royal poinciana
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Definition
Noun: 1. A showy tropical tree: A large, fast-growing, deciduous tree (Delonix regia) native to Madagascar, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its spectacular display of vivid scarlet and orange flowers. It is also known for its broad, spreading canopy and fern-like leaves.
Examples of Usage
- The royal poinciana in full bloom is one of the most breathtaking sights in the tropics.
- They sat in the shade of a massive royal poinciana, its branches covered in fiery blossoms.
- Many streets in the city are lined with royal poincianas, which provide brilliant color in the summer.
Advanced Usage
- As a landmark or descriptor: The tree is often used as a defining feature of a landscape or location.
- The old house was easy to find, marked by the towering royal poinciana in the front yard.
- In botanical or horticultural contexts: Refers to the specific species, its characteristics, or its cultivation.
- The royal poinciana requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive.
Variants and Related Words
- Flamboyant: A common alternative name for the royal poinciana, especially in the Caribbean and Francophone regions, referring to its "flaming" appearance.
- Flame tree: Another common name, directly describing the tree's fiery red flowers.
- Peacock flower: A less common name, also highlighting its showy, colorful display.
- Delonix regia: The formal botanical (Latin) name for the species.
Synonyms
- Flamboyant
- Flame tree
- Peacock flower
Related Phrases
- In bloom/blossom: Used to describe the tree during its flowering period.
- When the royal poinciana is in bloom, the entire neighborhood is transformed.
- Canopy of a royal poinciana: Refers to its characteristic wide, umbrella-like crown.
- We had a picnic under the dense canopy of the royal poinciana.
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