East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods, source of black catechu
English: catechu, Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechu
catechuEnglish
catechu, Acacia catechu, Jerusalem thorn, black catechu
Noun
Extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails, formerly used medicinally
English: black catechu, catechu