Cassia Occidentalis (Noun)
Meaning
Very leafy malodorous tropical weedy shrub whose seeds have been used as an adulterant for coffee; sometimes classified in genus Cassia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cassia occidentalis is notorious for its pungent leaves that release a strong odor when bruised or crushed.
- Cassia occidentalis seeds were historically used as an adulterant for coffee to increase the weight and bulk of coffee beans.
- The tropical weedy shrub, Cassia occidentalis, can be found in waste grounds and along roadsides.
- Due to its weedy nature, Cassia occidentalis has become a problematic plant species for farmers in many regions.
- Cassia occidentalis was sometimes classified in the genus Cassia, which has led to conflicting classifications among botanists and researchers.