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moneybush
Scientific Name: Dalbergia monetaria
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub, Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Money Bush
The term "Money Bush" appears in a variety of contexts, from financial ventures and lodging experiences to cannabis seeds and even virtual crops in online games. It's important to distinguish between these uses and the potential botanical reference.
Botanical Reference
Based on the provided text, "Money Bush" can refer to a few different plants:
- Senna bicapsularis: This is a species of legume native to northern South America.
- Dalbergia monetaria: Listed as a synonym, this suggests another leguminous plant known as Moneybush.
- A more general reference: Definition of money bush in English: noun. Any of several shrubby leguminous plants of the Caribbean area having leaves or seed-pods that are said to bring good luck.
Considerations for Pets
Based on the text, the plants mentioned are of the Senna and Dalbergia genera, which are legumes. Depending on the specific species and amount consumed, some legumes can be toxic to certain animals. If the plant has seed pods, they could pose a choking hazard to small pets. Care should be taken in areas that this plant is growing.
Considerations for Children
Based on the text, the plants mentioned are of the Senna and Dalbergia genera, which are legumes. The presence of seed pods could pose a choking hazard to young children. Care should be taken in areas that this plant is growing.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Senna bicapsularis
- Synonym: Dalbergia monetaria L. f.
Distribution and Habitat
Senna bicapsularis is native to northern South America, specifically from Panama south to Venezuela and Colombia. It can also be found in the Caribbean area.
Morphological Characteristics
"Money Bush" is described as a shrubby, leguminous plant, suggesting it has characteristics typical of the legume family (Fabaceae), such as compound leaves and pod-like fruits. Senna bicapsularis is explicitly mentioned as being in the genus Senna, which is a legume genus.
Other Uses
The term "Money Bush" can also refer to a strain of feminised cannabis seeds produced by Heavyweight Seeds. This usage is distinct from the botanical reference. The text indicates this strain is valued for high yield and high THC content, marketed as the "ultimate commercial cash crop".
Quirky Facts
- The leaves or seed-pods of some plants called "Money Bush" in the Caribbean are said to bring good luck.