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pink shower
Scientific Name: Cassia grandis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pink Shower (Cassia grandis or Cassia javanica)
The term "Pink Shower" appears in various contexts, ranging from a tree species to a product name. This entry focuses on the botanical aspects, specifically addressing the tree known as Pink Shower.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The text mentions that the pulp in the pods of Cassia grandis is sometimes associated with an odor, leading to the nickname "stinking tree". While not explicitly a toxicity concern, this might be unpleasant for pets or children.
Common Names
- Pink Shower
- Java Cassia (referring to Cassia javanica)
- Apple Blossom Tree (referring to Cassia javanica)
- Rainbow Shower Tree (referring to Cassia javanica)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cassia grandis or Cassia javanica
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Cassia javanica is also known by its Thai name: ชัยพฤกษ์
Distribution and Habitat
- Cassia grandis is a tropical American species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cassia grandis is described as a semi-evergreen tree.
- It features erect racemes of pink or rose-colored flowers.
Quirky Facts
- Cassia grandis is sometimes called "stinking tree" because the pulp in its pods has an odor.