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rose acacia

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rose acacia
n.
A shrub (Robinia hispida) of the southeast United States, having bristly brittle branches and clusters of pale purple or rose flowers.
rose acacia
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a leguminous shrub, Robinia hispida, of the southern US, having prickly branches bearing clusters of red scentless flowers See also locust [2]
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Noun1.rose acaciarose acacia - large shrub or small tree of the eastern United States having bristly stems and large clusters of pink flowers
bristly locust, moss locust, Robinia hispida
genus Robinia, Robinia - deciduous flowering trees and shrubs
bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems


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