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Woman’s Tongue
Albizia lebbeck
(L.) Benth.
al-BUSY-ah LEB-eck
Mimosaceae (Legumes)
Explanation of name:
The genus name honors Filippo Degli Albizzi, Italian naturalist. Lebbeck
is a local name for the tree.
Natural range:
Tropical Asia
Recognition:
Fast-growing weedy tree having doubly compound leaves with even-pinnate
leaflets, white powder puff flowers; and dangling, persistent flat brown pods
Landscape uses:
Category I invasive exotic. Encountered frequently but not recommended for
landscaping
Internet sources:
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Botanical name
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English |
FL native
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Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Albizia lebbeck |
Woman’s Tongue |
Invasive exotic |
Tree |
Much of the year |
At least to 45’ tall |
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Weedy with
broad tolerances |
FEPPC I
Brittle
Toxic |
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