Albizia julibrissin — Pink Siris

An unusual small tree from the Leguminosae (pea) family, introduced in the mid-18th century.

The deciduous doubly-compound alternate leaves resemble those of Mimosa, but are larger. The delicate pinkish flowers appear in summer, and give rise to petit pois-like pods.

For similar trees see: Alternate pinnate leaves

 
 

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