Phellodendron

noun

Phel·​lo·​den·​dron

ˌfeləˈdendrən

: a genus of aromatic deciduous trees (family Rutaceae) of eastern Asia that have handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn, dioecious yellowish green flowers, and black persistent drupes see cork tree

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from phello- + -dendron

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