Albizia

/ælˈbɪziə/ noun

A genus of tropical trees in the legume family, known for their feathery fern-like leaves and ability to enrich soil with nitrogen.

Named after the 18th-century Italian naturalist Filippo degli Albizzi; the genus was designated in his honor by botanists cataloging tropical trees.

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