gliricidia

• Nom désignant un arbre de taille moyenne de la famille des légumineuses, apprécié pour son bois sombre et ses grappes denses de fleurs roses riches en nectar, poussant abondamment sur des branches arquées ; les racines, l'écorce, les feuilles et les graines sont toxiques.

A noun referring to any of several small deciduous trees valued for their dark wood and dense racemes of nectar-rich pink flowers grown in great profusion on arching branches; roots, bark, leaves, and seeds are poisonous.

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   Any of several small tropical trees known for their dark wood, dense clusters of pink flowers, and poisonous seeds, leaves, and bark.

   Gliricidia (arbre)

   • The farmer planted gliricidia along the fence for shade and as a natural pesticide.
   • Gliricidia flowers produce abundant nectar, attracting bees and butterflies.
   • The wood of gliricidia is valued for its hardness in making tools and furniture.
   • Scientists warn that all parts of the gliricidia tree are toxic if ingested.