Persian silk tree
Definition
A species of exotic ornamental tree in the legume family, native to Central and Eastern Asia, commonly known as the 'Persian silk tree'; it is characterized by a fan-shaped canopy, bipinnate leaves that fold closed at night, and spectacular globular inflorescences composed of long, silky, vibrant pink stamens.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Persian silk tree
- Pink mimosa
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable scientific binomial locution, functionally treated as a feminine noun phrase. |
| Formation | Binomial name combining the genus Albizia with the specific epithet julibrissin, originating from the Persian 'gul-i abrisham' (silk flower). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.ˈbi.t͡si.a ˌdʒuːlɪˈbrɪsɪn] |
| Source | Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Species Plantarum Registry |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un exemplar matur de Albizia julibrissin a fost plantat în parc pentru a oferi umbră în timpul amiezilor de vară.
EN: A mature specimen of Albizia julibrissin was planted in the park to provide shade during summer afternoons.
RO: Florile parfumate ale speciei Albizia julibrissin atrag o mulțime de fluturi și insecte polenizatoare în grădină.
EN: The fragrant flowers of the Albizia julibrissin species attract a multitude of butterflies and pollinating insects to the garden.
RO: Peisagistul a avertizat că Albizia julibrissin poate suferi daune la nivelul ramurilor în timpul iernilor aspre cu ger napraznic.
EN: The landscaper warned that Albizia julibrissin can suffer branch damage during harsh winters with severe frost.
Idioms & Phrases
Coroană de Albizia julibrissin / Canopy of Albizia julibrissin
RO: Aranjamentul structural etalat și aplatizat al ramurilor, care oferă arborelui un aspect umbrelar exotic.
EN: The spreading and flattened structural arrangement of the branches, giving the tree an exotic umbrella-like appearance.
Inflorescență de Albizia julibrissin / Albizia julibrissin flower head
RO: Grupare densă de flori axilare remarcabile prin lungimea staminelor roz care dau senzația unor fire fine de mătase.
EN: A dense cluster of axillary flowers remarkable for the length of the pink stamens that create the feel of fine silk threads.
Varietate de Albizia julibrissin / Albizia julibrissin cultivar
RO: Formă horticolă selecționată artificial, precum 'Summer Chocolate', apreciată pentru frunzișul său purpuriu-închis.
EN: An artificially selected horticultural form, such as 'Summer Chocolate', valued for its dark purple foliage.
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