tree of heaven
noun phrase
: a Chinese ailanthus (Ailanthus altissima synonym A. glandulosa) that has foliage similar to that of the sumacs, has ill-scented staminate flowers, and is grown as a shade and ornamental tree
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First, Zhang used ultrasound to emit an incense made from the essence of tree of heaven from ArTreeficial’s trunk to entice the pests.
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Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
The tree of heaven, for instance, is a preferred home from the fly’s native range, but it’s not always guaranteed to land on that plant.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Researchers knew the insects could feed on more than 70 types of plants in addition to their primary food, the tree of heaven.
—Nala Rogers, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
The one here for tree of heaven is fairly comprehensive and might look overwhelming at first.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2023
They are known to feed on over 70 plant species, including black walnut, red maple and tree of heaven.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2023
Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
The tree of heaven, for instance, is a preferred home from the fly’s native range, but it’s not always guaranteed to land on that plant.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Researchers knew the insects could feed on more than 70 types of plants in addition to their primary food, the tree of heaven.
—Nala Rogers, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
The one here for tree of heaven is fairly comprehensive and might look overwhelming at first.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2023
They are known to feed on over 70 plant species, including black walnut, red maple and tree of heaven.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2023
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tree of heaven
noun
tree of heav·en
-ˈhev-ən 
: an Asian tree of the genus Ailanthus (A. glandulosa) widely grown as a shade and ornamental tree and having bark that has been used as a tonic, purgative, and anthelmintic
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