Family: Fabaceae

A large tree with an umbrella-shaped canopy. Introduced to Hawaiʻi in 1847 from Mexico, the rain tree thrives in Hawaiʻi. Compound leaflets fold up on rainy days and at night, hence the common name rain tree. Flowers are white with pink-tipped showy stamens.

The wood is used in woodworking. The seeds are good fodder as well as for lei making, the fruit can be eaten, but its primary use is ornamental. The rain tree has been planted extensively throughout Hawaiʻi with some naturalization records on all the main islands.

Plant Uses:

• Nitrogen fixer
• Ornamental
• Shade
• Specimen
• Woodworking

Plant Dangers:

• Toxic to animals