Easter cassia

Senna pendula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby is a member of the genus Senna in the Fabaceae family. It is widely distributed across regions including Madeira, Brazil, Colombia, South Africa, and Argentina, as well as in parts of the United States and Australia. Common names for the species include Christmas Senna, winter Senna, and golden shower. The plant is valued for its ornamental use in gardens and landscapes due to its showy yellow flowers. However, it has also been reported as an environmental weed in Australia, where it can spread beyond cultivated areas. The species was formally published in 1982.