Matara Tea. Tanner's cassia (Senna auriculata)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Senna auriculata is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry moist or wet soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

refreshing drink. — Some caution should be exercised when eating this plant due to reports of toxicity.; Young leaves - occasionally eaten.; The leaves are made into a refreshing drink.; The dried leaves are used to make a tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodland and wooded grassland at elevations up to 600 metres. (Zone 10)