Enterolobium

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A tropical American tree in the pea family with ear-shaped seed pods and valuable wood

noun

Specialized

: Enterolobium

The Enterolobium trees are prized for their valuable timber in Central America.

Examples

Many species in the genus Enterolobium have distinctive ear-shaped pods.
Botanists often compare Enterolobium with Albizia due to their similar foliage.
The Enterolobium tree grows in tropical regions.
Many Enterolobium species are used for timber.
Botanists often compare Enterolobium with Albizia due to their similar foliage.
Many species in the genus Enterolobium have distinctive ear-shaped pods.
The Enterolobium trees are prized for their valuable timber in Central America.

Compounds

Enterolobium cyclocarpa

Specialized

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A large tropical tree with a wide leafy crown and ear-shaped fruit grown for shade and timber

Surface Forms

Enterolobium singular

Enterolobiums plural

Etymology

Enterolobium comes from Greek parts enter- meaning 'intestine' and -lobium meaning 'lobe' or 'pod'. The tree was named for its long, curved seed pods that look a bit like intestines, so the name helps you remember the plant by its unusual pods.