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royal poinciana

noun

  1. a tree, Delonix regia, of the legume family, native to Madagascar, having showy clusters of brilliant scarlet flowers and long, flat, woody pods.


royal poinciana

noun

  1. a leguminous tree, Delonix regia , that is native to Madagascar but widely cultivated elsewhere, having clusters of large scarlet flowers and long pods Also calledflamboyant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of royal poinciana1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

Sometimes it feels as though the season’s only rewards are royal poinciana blooms, ripened mangoes and fewer tourists.

Tip: Instead of hunting for typical colors, try looking out for these blooming plants, trees, and flowers such as the African tulip, chorisia speciosa, timor, royal poinciana and rainbow shower, Trip Savvy recommends.

Today the nearly 7-acre grounds of the property include a variety of trees: royal and Canary date palms, royal poincianas, mahogany, oak, and gumbo limbo, as well as one large banyan tree.

From Forbes

Here royal poinciana flared gorgeously beside the orange-colored blossoms of wild cassava, and hordes of birds flamed by on brilliant wings.

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