rose acacia


noun

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

Origin of rose acacia

First recorded in 1810–20

Words nearby rose acacia

British Dictionary definitions for rose acacia

rose acacia

noun

a leguminous shrub, Robinia hispida, of the southern US, having prickly branches bearing clusters of red scentless flowers See also locust (def. 2)