English Explanatory Dictionary

tree of heaven

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Asiatic tree, Ailanthus altissima, having foliage similar to that of the sumacs and ill-scented staminate flowers, much used in traditional Chinese medicine, but considered invasive and often subject to control efforts.

Word forms

tree of heaven trees of heaven heaven tree

Synonyms

ailanthus ashcan tree Chinese sumac copal tree ghetto palm heavenwood paradise tree stink tree stinking chun stinking sumac varnish tree

Related words

princess tree spotted lanternfly
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