noun
- Plural of cassia; tropical trees or shrubs of the legume family, some species of which yield cinnamon-like bark or have medicinal properties.
Usage: Often used in botanical and horticultural contexts.; Some species are used in traditional medicine.
Examples
- The garden featured several cassias with fragrant yellow flowers.
- Cassias are commonly grown in warm climates for their ornamental value.
- The bark of certain cassias has been used in traditional remedies.
- Cassias belong to the Fabaceae family, which includes legumes and peas.
- Many cassias produce pods that contain seeds used in herbal preparations.