The grassland before the dune system at this beach was full of flowers but this shrub was particularly striking. This plant is also known as False Senna as the leaves were sometimes added to Cassia acutifolia (Senna) used as a laxative. The anthraquinones in the plant are the effective ingredient.

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Grassland near beach at Peschici, Gargano, Italy 23rd April 2009, updated 12th Dec 2012

Added December 3rd 2009, updated 20th March 2010