Robinie

black locust tree; false acacia

noun ro-BEE-ni-e Rare

Origin: named after Jean Robin, French botanist

Usage Note

Robinie (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a North American tree introduced to Europe in the 17th century, now widely naturalised. It is valued for its hard, rot-resistant timber and fragrant white flowers (used for Akazienhonig), but considered an invasive species in many German nature reserves.

Examples

"Die Robinie ist in Deutschland eine der am weitesten verbreiteten Neophyten-Baumarten."

Natural Translation

The black locust is one of the most widespread non-native tree species in Germany.

Literal Translation

The black locust is in Germany one of the most widely spread neophyte tree species.

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