Siamese Cassia
Senna siamea
Observed in Kerio Valley, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya. Dec 2014.
FLOWERS: Large, but compact spikes of yellow flowers with five petals;
mature trees in bloom might have many dozens of such spikes.
TREE: Medium-sized tree, exceptionally 18 meters tall. Smooth gray bark.
LEAVES: The compound leaves have 8 to 18 leaflets and are dark glossy green on upper surface.
RANGE: This plant has its origins in southeastern Asia. It has been
widely cultivated for shade and forage uses.
FRUIT: Long flattened pods containing beans. Strap-shaped.
UNARMED. No thorns.
