ba đậu tây
Definition
- Noun:
- Sandbox tree: A tropical tree (Hura crepitans) native to the Americas, known for its explosive seed pods and toxic sap. This is the primary meaning of "ba đậu tây" in botanical contexts.
- Monkey pistol: A common name for the same tree, referring to the loud cracking sound its pods make when they burst open.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cây ba đậu tây có quả nổ rất mạnh. (The sandbox tree has fruits that explode violently.)
- Nhựa cây ba đậu tây rất độc. (The sap of the monkey pistol tree is very poisonous.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "ba đậu tây" literally suggests a Western or foreign "ba đậu" plant, distinguishing it from other similar-sounding native species.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây pháo nổ: A descriptive Vietnamese name for the same tree, meaning "firecracker tree."
- Hura crepitans: The scientific Latin name.
Synonyms
- Sandbox tree
- Monkey pistol tree
- Possumwood
- Jabillo
Related Information
- The tree is characterized by its spiny trunk, broad leaves, and seed capsules that explode to disperse seeds over long distances.
- All parts of the tree, especially its milky sap, are highly toxic and can cause severe skin and eye irritation.