gliricidia

• Substantivo que designa pequenas árvores do gênero Gliricidia, especialmente Gliricidia sepium, cultivadas como cerca-viva, sombra e adubo verde, apreciadas pela madeira escura e pelas flores rosadas em cachos ricos em néctar. Suas raízes, casca, folhas e sementes são tóxicas.

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.

   Gliricídia

   • 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.