peacock flower
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The peacock flower blooms with brilliant red and orange blossoms in the garden.
Definition
Noun: 1. A showy tropical tree or shrub (Delonix regia, formerly Poinciana regia) native to Madagascar, characterized by its immense, vibrant clusters of scarlet and orange flowers and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions.
Usage Examples
- The peacock flower tree in full bloom is a breathtaking sight, covering its branches with fiery red and orange blossoms.
- Many streets in tropical cities are lined with the peacock flower, which provides spectacular color and shade.
- Botanists study the peacock flower for its adaptation to arid climates and its distinctive fern-like leaves.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in botanical and horticultural contexts to refer specifically to . It is sometimes called the flamboyant or flame tree.
- In literature and descriptive writing, "peacock flower" can be used metaphorically to describe something of exceptionally vibrant and showy beauty.
Variants and Related Words
- Flamboyant (tree): A common alternative name for the same species, emphasizing its showy appearance.
- Flame tree: Another synonym highlighting the fiery red-orange color of its flowers.
- Royal poinciana: A formal name often used in gardening and landscaping.
- Gulmohar: A common name for the tree in South Asia.
Synonyms
- Flamboyant
- Flame tree
- Royal poinciana
Related Phrases
- In full bloom like a peacock flower: A simile describing something at its peak of vibrant, spectacular display.
The peacock flower blooms with brilliant red and orange blossoms in the garden.
Noun
- showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana