enterolobium

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enterolobium

The enterolobium tree provides shade in the tropical park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of tropical American trees: Enterolobium is a small genus of flowering plants in the pea family (Fabaceae). It consists of tropical American timber trees known for their large size and distinctive, ear-shaped seed pods.

Usage
  • species are important for timber and shade in tropical regions.
  • The , commonly known as the ear pod tree, is a well-known species within this genus.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical and forestry contexts, is discussed for its ecological role and commercial timber value.
  • The genus name is often used in scientific classification to group these specific, closely related tree species.
Variants and Related Words
  • Enterolobium cyclocarpum (n): The most widespread species, known as the elephant ear tree or ear pod tree.
  • Enterolobium contortisiliquum (n): Another species within the genus, known as the tamboril or pacara earpod tree.
Synonyms
  • Genus Enterolobium (n): The formal taxonomic synonym.
Notes on Different Meanings

The word "Enterolobium" has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a botanical genus. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

enterolobium

The enterolobium tree provides shade in the tropical park.

Noun
  1. small genus of tropical American timber trees closely allied to genus Albizia