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Cladrastis

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Cla·​dras·​tis | \ kləˈdrastə̇s \

Definition of Cladrastis

: a genus of ornamental trees (family Leguminosae) having odd-pinnate leaves and white flowers borne in showy panicles — see yellowwood sense 1a

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History and Etymology for Cladrastis

New Latin, irregular from clad- + Greek thraustos brittle (from thrauein to shatter)

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“Cladrastis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cladrastis. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.

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