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Wild Senna
Senna hebecarpa
(formerly Cassia hebecarpa)

Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa) Other common names: American Senna

Other scientific names: Cassia hebecarpa, Cassia marilandica

Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Height: 90-120 cm (35-47 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Roadsides, Thickets

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 236   

Status:   S-Rank: S1  G-Rank: G5


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Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa) plant
Photograph by Graham Buck

Wild Senna plant in bloom.