pea tree

American  

noun

1. any of various small trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Caragana, of the legume family, native to central Asia, having showy, usually yellow flowers, cultivated as an ornamental.

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Etymology

Origin of pea tree

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Caragrana the pea tree, and species of Robinia, Cercis; Cymocladus and Wistaria.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948 by Northern Nut Growers Association