Samanea saman

(syn. Albizia saman, Calliandra saman, Enterolobium saman, Feuileea saman, Inga saman, Mimosa saman, Pithecellobium saman, Zygia saman), ohai, monkeypod tree, rain tree

• Family Fabaceae (Mimosoideae).
• Native to tropical America.
• Photos: University of Hawaii Manoa campus. Special areas: Keahua, Foster. Introduced to Hawaii in 1847.
• Wood used for carved bowls, furniture, interior trim, flooring, veneer, plywood, crates, and paneling.
• Weed Risk Assessment Score: 4 (low risk)

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