Citations:rain-tree


 * 1879, Baron H.F.A. Eggers, The Flora of St. Croix and the Virgin Islands (Bulletin of the United States National Museum, № 13), I.: Phanerogamæ, a.: Dicotyledones , Solanaceæ , species 571 (page 75):
 * 571. Brunfelsia americana, Sw.  α) and β) pubescens (v. Rain-tree). [¶] Fl. May–Dec.   Flowers odorous before rain.   In thickets and woods, common. — Virgin Islands (cultivated in gardens in St. Croix).