1. A tropical Asian tree (Melia azedarach) with fragrant lilac flowers and yellow berries, widely cultivated as an ornamental and shade tree.
Usage: Also called chinaberry tree or Persian lilac.; The berries and leaves are toxic to livestock and humans if ingested.

Examples

• The azedarach tree blooms with delicate purple flowers in spring.
• Azedarach trees are popular in warm climates for their dense shade and attractive foliage.
• The yellow berries of the azedarach are sometimes used in traditional medicine, though they can be poisonous.
• Many gardeners plant azedarach trees as ornamentals in subtropical regions.
• The azedarach's fragrant flowers attract pollinators to the garden.