silk tree
noun
: a leguminous Asian tree (Albizia julibrissin) naturalized especially in the southeastern U.S. and having pink flowers with long silky stamens
called also mimosa
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This is also true of floss silk tree (Ceiba species), which shares jacaranda’s South American habitat.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
What’s more, a dash of Persian silk tree extract reduces puffiness and dark circles while strengthening the skin barrier.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
The most popular leguminous tree known for dying back is mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin).
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Made with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including peptides, pink silk tree, sea algae, and probiotic extract, this eye serum targets wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles, hydrates and tones the skin, and de-puffs.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Spend the night in a villa or bungalow and opt for the holiday decor (silk tree, garland and mantle wreath) to make your experience even more special, then drop by Hot Chocolate Happy Hour for a cup of cocoa.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including peptides, pink silk tree, sea algae, and probiotic extract, this eye serum targets wrinkles, brightens the look of dark circles, hydrates and tones the skin, and de-puffs.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
What’s more, a dash of Persian silk tree extract reduces puffiness and dark circles while strengthening the skin barrier.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
The most popular leguminous tree known for dying back is mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin).
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Made with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including peptides, pink silk tree, sea algae, and probiotic extract, this eye serum targets wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles, hydrates and tones the skin, and de-puffs.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Spend the night in a villa or bungalow and opt for the holiday decor (silk tree, garland and mantle wreath) to make your experience even more special, then drop by Hot Chocolate Happy Hour for a cup of cocoa.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including peptides, pink silk tree, sea algae, and probiotic extract, this eye serum targets wrinkles, brightens the look of dark circles, hydrates and tones the skin, and de-puffs.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
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“Silk tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silk%20tree. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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