Definition

Noun: 1. An evergreen Indian shrub with vivid yellow flowers, the bark of which is used in tanning: A specific plant species, also known by the common name "tanner's cassia," native to India and Sri Lanka. It is valued for its ornamental flowers and its bark, which is a source of tannins used in the leather industry. It was formerly classified under the genus Cassia but is now more accurately placed in the genus Senna.

Examples of Usage

• The dry forests are populated by hardy species like Cassia auriculata.
• Cassia auriculata bark provides a valuable tannin for traditional leather processing.
• The bright yellow flowers of Cassia auriculata make it a popular choice for arid-region landscaping.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and taxonomic contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this specific species within scientific literature and horticulture. Its synonym, , is increasingly common in modern botanical texts.
  • The study compared the tannin yield from Cassia auriculata and Acacia nilotica.

Variants and Related Words

• Senna auriculata (n): The current, more botanically accurate scientific name for the same plant species.
• Tanner's cassia (n): A common English name derived from its primary industrial use.
• Avaram senna (n): A regional common name used in India.

Synonyms

• Avaram senna
• Tanner's cassia

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Senna (n): The genus to which this plant is now taxonomically assigned, comprising many flowering plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Legume (n): The broader family (Fabaceae/Leguminosae) to which this plant belongs, characterized by its seed pods.
• Tannin (n): The chemical compound extracted from its bark, used in tanning animal hides into leather.

Noun

1. evergreen Indian shrub with vivid yellow flowers whose bark is used in tanning; sometimes placed in genus Cassia