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Indian albizia

plant species
Also known as: Albizia lebbek, siris, woman’s tongue tree
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  • Silk, or mimosa, tree (Albizia julibrissin)
    albizia

    Indian albizia, or siris (A. lebbek), native to tropical Asia and Australia, grows about 24 metres tall and bears pods 23–30 cm long. Both species are common ornamental trees.

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    Indian albizia, or siris (A. lebbek), native to tropical Asia and Australia, grows about 24 metres tall and bears pods 23–30 cm long. Both species are common ornamental trees.

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