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Sturt's cassia
Scientific Name: Cassia sturtii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cassia sturtii
Cassia sturtii is commonly known as Sturt's Cassia, silver senna, silver cassia, or feathery cassia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cassia sturtii R. Br.
- Synonyms: Senna sturtii, Cassia nemophila var. zygophylla
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub with small leaflets.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cassia sturtii is widespread throughout inland Australia.
- It is often found in arid regions.
- Some forms are decorative and ideal for inland or coastal areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a fast-growing, bushy evergreen broadleaf shrub.
- Typically reaches a height and spread of 4 to 6 feet.
- The leaflets are cylindrical and grayish-green.
- Some sources mention that it can grow to 5' tall and to 2 meters in height or more.
- The leaves are pinnate, very narrow and have a furrow on the upper surface.
- Produces yellow flowers.
- Has greyish leaves.
Growing Conditions
- Prefers full sun.
- Tolerant of heat and drought.
- Hardy down to 20F.
Ecological Role
- It is a native plant in Australia.
Quirky Facts
- Pronouncekiwi offers an audio pronunciation of "Sturt's Cassia".
Further Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database provides a distributional map for Cassia sturtii R. Br.
- Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) invites contributions about Cassia sturtii.