ClimateAugust 16, 2026
albizia
al-BIZ-ee-uh
Definition
A fast-growing, non-native tree species common in Hawaii known for being relatively weak and prone to falling during storms.
Etymology
The name honors the 18th-century Italian naturalist Filippo degli Albizzi, who introduced the plant to Europe from Constantinople.
In the news
In the article, a resident notes that these trees are a primary concern during the hurricane because their brittle nature often causes them to fall and block roads.
Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain, winds
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