| Noun | 1. | subfamily Caesalpinioideae - alternative name in some classification systems for the family CaesalpiniaceaeBrachystegia, genus Brachystegia - small genus of tropical African timber trees having pale golden heartwood uniformly striped with dark brown or black: genus Cassia - some Cassia species often classified as members of the genus Senna or genus Chamaecrista Chamaecrista, genus Chamaecrista - genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia genus Senna - genus of shrubs and trees and herbs many of which are often classified as members of the genus Cassia | |