lead tree

American  

[led] / lɛd /

noun

1. any of several tropical trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Leucaena, of the legume family, especially L. glauca, having pinnate leaves and white flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of lead tree

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

His most recent project is what he calls his “swingin’ squirrel series,” where stained-glass squirrels are positioned on swings that hang from lead trees.

From Washington Times

What is known as "metallic vegetation," as shown in the "lead tree," gives us an interesting example of this phenomenon.

From Project Gutenberg

The molecular attraction just mentioned is made plainer by reference to the simple lead tree experiment.

From Project Gutenberg