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golden shower

Scientific Name: Cassia fistula

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula)

The text refers to "Golden Shower" in a variety of contexts, most commonly in slang usage. However, it also mentions the Golden Shower Tree, scientifically known as Cassia fistula.

Common Names

  • Golden Shower Tree
  • Yellow Shower Tree
  • Indian Laburnum
  • Pudding-pipe tree

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cassia fistula
  • Family: Legume family

Considerations for Children

  • The "pudding-pipe tree" nickname hints at pods.

Distribution and Habitat

The Cassia fistula is noted as native to India and tropical Asia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A tree with long, drooping clusters of bright yellow flowers.
  • Some varieties may have sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes.
  • Forms pods, the pulp of which has medicinal uses.