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albizia

albizia

9.9
A tree with feathery leaves and large groups of pretty flowers
  • noun
  • /ælˈbɪziə/
  • Specialized
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  • The albizia tree provides excellent shade in summer.

Examples

  • Many tropical regions plant albizia for shade and ornamental purposes.

  • The garden features a beautiful albizia tree with delicate pink blossoms.

  • Some species of albizia are used in traditional medicine and as sources of timber.

  • Many gardeners love the beauty of albizias in their yards.

  • The garden was filled with colorful blossoms from the large albizia trees, attracting many bees and butterflies.

  • We sat under the shade of an albizia, enjoying the cool breeze and the view of its beautiful pink flowers.

  • In spring, the albizia trees bloom, showcasing their striking clusters of fragrant flowers that brighten the landscape.

Synonyms

albizzia
vsalbizia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree with feathery leaves and light pink flowers used for shade

emphasises large showy flower clusters rather than use or climate

Compounds

Albizia julibrissin
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Asian tree with feathery leaves and pink silky flowers

Albizia lebbeck
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tree from warm regions with big leaves, round yellow-green flower clusters and long seed pods that rattle

Albizia saman
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical American tree with feathery leaves and red flowers, often called the rain tree

Surface Forms

albizia singular
albizias plural

Etymology

Albizia comes from the Italian family name Albizzi, the man who brought this feathery-leaved tree with showy flowers to Europe. So the trees were named after him, which is why we call this type of ornamental shade tree albizia today.