Albizia
- noun
- /ælˈbɪziə/
- Specialized
- The Albizia tree is valued for its delicate, fern-like leaves and shade.
Examples
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Researchers studied the growth habits of Albizia to understand its ecological impact.
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Many species in the Albizia genus are commonly planted as ornamental trees in tropical gardens.
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The Albizia tree provides excellent shade in the summer.
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Look at that Albizia!
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The landscape was beautified by the blooming Albizia trees, their fragrant flowers attracting many butterflies.
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In the tropical garden, the Albizia provides shade with its feathery foliage during the hot summer days.
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Many gardeners choose the Albizia for its striking appearance and the sweet scent of its blossoms.
Synonyms
A tropical tree or shrub with feathery leaves and decorative flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A large tree from warm regions with big leaves, round yellow-green flower clusters and long seed pods that rattle
- Specialized
A large tropical American tree with feathery leaves and red flowers, often called the rain tree
Surface Forms
Etymology
Albizia is named after an Italian plant collector Albizzi who brought the silk tree to Europe, so the genus carries his family name; that's why Albizia refers to this group of feathery, fragrant trees.