Senna pendula
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) · Type: Shrub / Tree · Not Native
Senna pendula is a non-native California shrub / tree in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cassia: Senna and Cassia are now considered the same genus; plants in California are Senna.; vs Ephedra: Senna has bright yellow flowers and compound leaves; Ephedra is nearly leafless with jointed green stems.; vs Spartium: Senna has compound leaves with paired leaflets; Spartium has simple leaves or nearly leafless green stems.; vs Parkinsonia: Senna lacks spines; Parkinsonia has prominent straight spines at leaf nodes.; vs Asclepias: Senna has yellow pea-flowers and compound leaves; Asclepias has complex star-shaped flowers and milky sap.
Frequently asked questions
Is Senna pendula native to California?
No. Senna pendula is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Senna pendula belong to?
Senna pendula is in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family, genus Senna.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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