saman
Noun 1. A large ornamental tropical American tree: This word specifically refers to a type of large, showy tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is known for its distinctive leaves and flowers. * Scientific Context: In botany, 'saman' is a common name for trees of the species Albizia saman (also historically Samanea saman), commonly known as the rain tree or monkeypod.
- Noun:
- The vast, spreading canopy of the saman provided shade for the entire pasture.
- They planted a young saman in the park for its beautiful ornamental value.
- The saman is easily recognized by its bipinnate leaves and fluffy pink flowers.
- Horticultural/Botanical Use: The term is used primarily in botanical, horticultural, and agricultural contexts to identify this specific species of tree, often noting its use in landscaping or as shade for livestock.
- The estate's landscape design featured several mature samans along the driveway.
- Rain Tree: The most common alternative name for the tree, referring to the way moisture sometimes drips from its leaves.
- Monkeypod: Another widely used common name for the same tree species.
- : The formal botanical (Latin) name.
- Rain tree
- Monkeypod tree
- (scientific name)
The provided reference definition offers specific botanical characteristics: bipinnate leaves (compound leaves where the leaflets are themselves divided), globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens (round clusters of flowers with prominent red stamens), and seed pods eaten by cattle. These details are key identifiers for the 'saman' tree but are part of the descriptive knowledge of the noun rather than separate definitions. The core meaning remains "a large ornamental tropical American tree."
- large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle