Spiny Senna (Senna Armata) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Senna armata, commonly known as Spiny Senna or Desert Senna, is a shrub native to the southwestern United States, characterized by dense, sharp-tipped branches and leaflessness for much of the year.