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Lysiloma

Lysiloma

9.9
A small group of tropical American trees and shrubs whose leaves have many small parts and flat straight seed pods
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Lysiloma are pinnate, resembling those of other leguminous trees.

Examples

  • The wood of the Lysiloma tree is valued for its durability and is used in furniture making.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Lysiloma genus in Central America.

  • The Lysiloma tree is known for its beautiful foliage.

  • Have you ever seen a Lysiloma in bloom?

  • The wood of the Lysiloma tree is valued for its durability and is used in furniture making.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Lysiloma genus in Central America.

  • The leaves of Lysiloma are pinnate, resembling those of other leguminous trees.

Compounds

Lysiloma bahamensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree that grows in the Caribbean, Florida, and Mexico and has long flat seed pods

Lysiloma latisiliqua
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree that grows in Florida, Mexico, and the West Indies with long flat pods like a tamarind

Surface Forms

Lysiloma singular
Lysilomas plural

Etymology

Lysiloma probably comes from Greek parts lysi- 'to loosen' and -loma 'edge' or 'fringe', so a helpful way to remember it is to think of parts that open or have a clear edge. This fits the small group of tropical trees with flat, straight pods and gives an image to help you recall the name.