What is another word for cry-baby tree?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ɪbˈe͡ɪbi tɹˈiː] (IPA) 
"Cry-baby tree" is a colloquial term used to describe plants that release sap or resin when cut or damaged. The tree is also called "weeping" due to the tears that appear in the form of sap. The term is often used to refer to willow trees because of their drooping branches that can resemble a crying child's face. Synonyms for the "cry-baby tree" may include weeping trees, teardrop trees, or sobbing trees. These names evoke the same emotional response as "cry-baby tree" but with a more poetic and descriptive approach. Potential alternatives also include crying sap trees, tearful trees, and melancholy trees, among others. All these terms help to capture the striking visual of a tree shedding "tears" when damaged.
