tree of the gods

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Noun1.tree of the gods - deciduous rapidly growing tree of China with foliage like sumac and sweetish fetid flowerstree of the gods - deciduous rapidly growing tree of China with foliage like sumac and sweetish fetid flowers; widely planted in United States as a street tree because of its resistance to pollution
Ailanthus altissima, tree of heaven
genus Ailanthus - small genus of east Asian and Chinese trees with odd-pinnate leaves and long twisted samaras
ailanthus - any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus
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In an article by Jon Prance in the Canberra Times (May 14 1977) he pointed out that the trees growing near the graves were Ailanthus the ash-like tree of the gods or the Tree of Heaven.
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A family tree of the gods, a list of the Greek and Roman names, and an index to the paintings combine to make this a useful and appealing choice.
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