brachystegia

/brækɪˈstɛɡɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of tree in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical and subtropical Africa.

“The acacia-like Brachystegia trees dominated the African savannah landscape.”

Synonyms

  • Brachystegia genus
  • Isoberlinia
  • Julbernardia

Antonyms

  • exotic
  • non-native