Pithecellobium dulce, commonly known as the Madras Thorn, is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It grows up to 10–12 m tall, with a trunk diameter of 40–50 cm. The leaves are alternate, elliptic or obovate, 10–20 cm long, and 4–7 cm broad. The flowers are yellow, fragrant, and appear in clusters of 2–5. The fruit is a flat pod, 5–10 cm long, containing several seeds. The tree is used as a shade tree, and its wood is used in furniture making. It is also used as a windbreak, and is often planted along roadsides and in gardens.
