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Pithecolobium

Pithecolobium

9.9
A thorny tree or shrub from tropical America and Asia that is related to peas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Pithecolobium trees in the garden provide excellent shade and striking flowers.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying Pithecolobium for its traditional uses in herbal medicine.

  • The Pithecolobium tree can grow quite tall in the right conditions.

  • Many species of Pithecolobium are valued for their hard wood and ornamental appeal.

  • Look at that beautiful Pithecolobium!

  • Many species of Pithecolobium are valued for their hard wood and ornamental appeal.

  • The Pithecolobium trees in the garden provide excellent shade and striking flowers.

  • The Pithecolobium tree can grow quite tall in the right conditions.

Synonyms

Pithecellobium
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of thorny shrubs and trees from tropical America and Asia in the pea family

uses the scientific family name instead

Surface Forms

Pithecolobium singular
Pithecolobiums plural

Etymology

Pithecolobium comes from Greek parts pithec- meaning 'ape' and -lobium meaning 'pod' or 'lobe'. Think of an ape holding the pea-like pods of these trees, so the name reminds you they are members of the pea family with pod fruits.