rain tree

== English == === Alternative forms === rain-tree, raintree === Etymology === So called from the belief that it exudes water from its leaflets. === Noun === rain tree (plural rain trees) A tropical American tree (Albizia saman) having bipinnate leaves, globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens, and sweet-pulp pods eaten by cattle, also used as an ornamental. Philenoptera violacea (apple-leaf), native to Africa. Brunfelsia spp. Synonyms: yesterday-today-tomorrow, lady of the night Golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) ==== Synonyms ==== (Albizia saman): acacia, algarrobo, cow bean tree, cow tamarind, giant thibet, monkey pod, saman tree, guango (Philenoptera violacea): Kalahari apple-leaf, apple-leaf ==== Translations ==== === References === rain tree on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Albizia saman on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Philenoptera violacea on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Brunfelsia on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Koelreuteria paniculata on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Albizia at The Plant List === Anagrams === Arretine, Eretrian, Eritrean, Renteria, retainer