flame tree

Tropical crimson canopy

A flame tree is any of several tropical trees that produce masses of brilliant red or orange flowers, creating a fiery display when in bloom.

The name applies to different species across regions—the royal poinciana in the Caribbean, the Illawarra flame tree in Australia, and others.

The flame trees were blooming along the avenue.

botanical

poinciana

Showy tropical flowering tree

bark · foliage · trunk · branches · arboretum · flowering · inflorescence · petals · nectar · pollination

vivid

scarlet

Bright orangish-red color

radiant · fiery · vibrant · dazzling · intense · bold · striking · flamboyant · resplendent · eye-catching

tropical

Madagascar

African island republic

subtropical · rainforest · monsoon · equatorial · humidity · exotic · savanna · plantation · frost-tender

blooming

flamboyant

Strikingly bold in style

seasonal · carpet · spectacular · profuse · showy · crown · umbrella-shaped

Categories
Opposites
visual display

flame treeevergreen tree

Tree with persistent foliage

evergreen · pine · spruce · fir · cedar

color palette

flame treesilver birch

White-barked deciduous tree

white oak

climate association

flame treespruce

Neat; also a conifer

fir · pine · birch · larch · tamarack

Family

tree, flame, flames, inflame, inflamed, inflammation, inflammable, aflame, inflammatory

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G