silk tree

Meaning

an Asiatic leguminous tree (Albizia julibrissin) with finely bipinnate leaves, and large flat pods; so called because of the abundant long silky stamens of its blossoms.

Synonyms

Albizzia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin

Bombax malabarica

silk plant

simul tree

vegetable silk tree

sirise

cotton tree

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