ネムノキ

noun

silk tree; mimosa tree

A deciduous tree native to Asia, known for its pink, silky flowers and leaves that close at night. Often called 'mimosa' in English, though botanically it is Albizia julibrissin.

• 公こう園えんに大おおきなネムノキが植うえてある。

  A large silk tree is planted in the park.

• ネムノキの花はなは夏なつに咲さく。

  The silk tree flowers bloom in summer.