|
|
Definition of China tree
1. Noun. Evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans.
Exact synonyms: Chinaberry, False Dogwood, Jaboncillo, Sapindus Saponaria
Generic synonyms: Soapberry, Soapberry Tree
Group relationships: Genus Sapindus, Sapindus
Generic synonyms: Soapberry, Soapberry Tree
Group relationships: Genus Sapindus, Sapindus
2. Noun. Tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree.
Exact synonyms: Azedarach, Azederach, Chinaberry, Chinaberry Tree, Melia Azedarach, Melia Azederach, Persian Lilac, Pride-of-india
Group relationships: Genus Melia, Melia
Generic synonyms: Tree
Group relationships: Genus Melia, Melia
Generic synonyms: Tree
Lexicographical Neighbors of China Tree
Other Resources:
