rain tree
nounEtymology So called from the belief that it exudes water from its leaflets.
1
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.
2
Philenoptera violacea (apple-leaf), native to Africa.
3
Brunfelsia spp.
4
Golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)