Cassia nodosa, a medium sized deciduous tree, grows to about 10-20mt. in height, fast growing shrub and bears a spreading crown. The leaves measure 6-12inches in length, with 6 - 13 pairs of oblong - oval, and opposite, leathery, smooth and pointed leaflets. Flowers are bright pink or white, and measure approximately 5 cm in diameter. The 30-70 cm long Cassia nodosa seed pods are cylindrical in shape, and turn black on maturity. Seeds are numerous along the entirw length of fruit. The timer of Cassia nodosa is hard and easily cut, and is generally used flooring purposes, construction, and making furniture and other items. it is used as anti microbial, anti oxidant etc. it flowers from April-September.