| 释义 |
kiawe|kiːˈæveɪ|
[Hawaiian.]
= algarroba.
1915W. A. Bryan Nat. Hist. Hawaii xvii. 241 (caption) A fine Algaroba tree (Kiawe) (Prosopis juliflora). 1917Nature 20 Sept. 57/2 One of the introduced trees of great economic importance is the algaroba tree (Prosopis juliflora) or kiawe, as the Hawaiians call it. It is found in a belt on the lowlands along the shores of all the islands, and occupies the soil almost to the exclusion of other plants. The pods are very nutritious, and are eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. Its flowers furnish an excellent quality of honey. 1937D. & H. Teilhet Feather Cloak Murders v. 102 The feathery boughs of a Kiawe tree. 1965M. C. Neal Gardens of Hawaii 413 The kiawe, a fairly large tree, seldom reaching a height of 60 feet{ddd}is the commonest and most valuable tree introduced to Hawaii. |