rose acacia

noun

1. a small tree, Robinia hispida, of the legume family, native to the southeastern U.S., having drooping clusters of large, dark rose-colored flowers.

rose acacia

noun

1. a leguminous shrub, Robinia hispida , of the southern US, having prickly branches bearing clusters of red scentless flowers See also locust

Word History and Origins

Origin of rose acacia¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Robinia hispida, sometimes called Rose Acacia, is a native species of the Locust.

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Patient folk—as were certainly those of the old-time gardens, tried to keep the Rose Acacia as a favorite.

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Next on the wall is the beautiful Rose Acacia (Robinia hispida).

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