Definition

1. 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.