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Umubagabaga

Umubagabaga

Popcorn Cassia or Peanut Butter Cassia

Description

Cassia didymobotrya is a plant with bright yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is known for its unique fragrance reminiscent of popcorn or peanut butter. It is native to Africa and is commonly found in Rwanda Burundi Kenya Tanzania Uganda and Ethiopia.’

Taxonomy

Kinyarwanda Name
umubagabaga
Common Name
Popcorn Cassia or Peanut Butter Cassia
Scientific Name
Cassia didymobotrya
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicots
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Genus
Cassia
Species
Cassia didymobotrya
Popcorn Cassia or Peanut Butter Cassia
Popcorn Cassia or Peanut Butter Cassia