flame azalea

American  

noun

1. an azalea, Rhododendron calendulaceum, of the eastern U.S., having yellow, orange, or scarlet flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of flame azalea

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

“In the case of the flame azalea, the distance between these two structures meant that it was unlikely for a bee or other small pollinator to come into contact with both anther and stigma during a visit.”

From New York Times