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''Cassia javanica'', also known as Java Cassia, Pink Shower, Apple Blossom Tree and Rainbow Shower Tree ((タイ語:ชัยพฤกษ์)), is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family. Its origin is in Southeast Asia, but it has been extensively grown in tropical areas worldwide as a garden tree owing to its beautiful crimson and pink flower bunches.〔(UFL - Cassia javanica )〕 ''C. javanica'' is one of Thailand's Nine Auspicious Trees and is said to bring good luck, ensure continued high rank and afford victory.〔(Thailand's 9 auspicious trees )〕 Its flower is the provincial flower of Chainat Province, Thailand. ==Description-== ''C. javanica'' is a fast growing, deciduous / semi-deciduous tree which flowers in spring and sheds its leaves in the winter months. It has a straight trunk that reaches heights of 25 - 40m. The leaves are paripinnate with 12 pairs of elliptical leaves. The flowers range in colour from pale pink to crimson with yellow coloured stamens and are found in open clusters. The ground under the tree is covered with a beautiful carpet of pink towards the end of the flowering season. The fruit are housed in long cylindrical dark brown pods. Because of its beauty and suitable size ''C. javanica'' is planted as a shade and ornamental tree on streets and in parks.〔(Cassia Javanica L, Anibal Niembro Rocas )〕 ''C. javanica'' is polymorphic and several sub species such as those listed below exist.〔(Agroforestree Database:a tree reference and selection guide )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cassia javanica」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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