Cassia grandis, one of several species called pink shower tree, and known as carao in Spanish, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the neotropics, that grows up to 30 m (98 ft). [1] The species is distributed from southern México, to Venezuela and Ecuador.

Cassia grandis, commonly called pink shower, is a medium-sized tree that typically matures to 40-60' tall, but sometimes to as much as 100' tall in the lowland forests of its native habitat in Central and northern South America. It is noted for producing large pinnate leaves, a showy display of pink flowers in spring and large bean-like seed pods.

Cassia grandis is a large tree with a dense, umbrella-shaped canopy and smooth pale gray bark. The leaves are large and each of them is composed of about 16 pairs of leaflets. The leaflets have two-toned coloration with green above and maroon below.

2024年10月13日 · When in flower, this is one of the most handsome trees of Central America, especially along the Pacific lowlands, reminding one of apple trees, by both the form of the tree and the colouring of the blossoms [ ]. It is often cultivated as an ornamental, being valued especially for its floral display [ ].

2018年8月21日 · Cassia grandis, commonly known as Corel shower tree, pink shower tree or horse cassia is actually a medium sized semi deciduous canopy tree in the Fabaceae ⁄ Leguminosae (Pea family). The plants native range spans from Mexico to Brazil, with documented presence also on the western edge of South America, as well as some islands of the ...

2023年10月8日 · The cassia grandis grows to a maximum height of 100 feet. The Cassia variety is mainly found in the southern American regions of Mexico, Venezuela, and Ecuador and grows freely in forests. It sheds its then withering leaves during the dry winter season, giving way to lovely pink flowers.

2014年4月4日 · C. grandis is an element of lowland and riparian, semideciduous forests, occurring naturally from Mexico to South America. The species is usually 10-15 m high, and is very ornamental, especially due to its pink flowers which appear when the tree is partially defoliate and cover the entire crown.

Cassia grandis is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Cassia grandis, commonly known as the Pink Shower Tree, is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is known for its beautiful pink flowers that bloom in clusters.

2021年6月10日 · In Latin America Cassia Grandis is better known as Carao and is used to make a popular drink. The fruit pulp and seeds are boiled for twenty minutes and the resulting decoction – a creamy brown liquid or “milk” is then chilled and served as an exotic and nutritious drink.