plumeria

Fragrant tropical bloom

Plumeria is a tropical flowering tree or shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean, prized for its intensely fragrant, waxy blossoms in shades of white, yellow, pink, and red.

The flowers are iconic in Hawaiian culture, where they're commonly used in leis, though the plant itself isn't native to the islands.

Also called frangipani, plumeria thrives in warm climates and is popular in gardens for its heady perfume and ornamental appeal.

flower

blossom

Flower on fruit tree

petalsColored bloom segments
bloomFlower or flourishing state
frangipaniFragrant tropical tree blossom

waxy · cluster · inflorescence · deciduous · cutting · propagation · milky sap · branch · tree · shrub

lei

Hawaii

Pacific island state

alohaHawaiian multipurpose greeting
garlandDecorative strand of foliage
necklaceNeck-worn ornament

greeting · welcome · celebration · wedding · graduation · luau · hula · ceremony · stringing · fresh

tropical

island

Water-bounded land mass

paradiseIdeal, blissful place
resortPlace for getaways
poolsideAdjacent to swimming area

beach · Caribbean · Southeast Asia · Pacific · Bali · Thailand · Mexico · warm climate · humid · exotic

fragrance

scented

Having added fragrance

perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
sweetTasting of sugar
aromaPleasant distinctive smell

intoxicating · heady · coconut · honey · rose · ylang-ylang · essential oil · attar · aromatherapy · perfumery

symbolism

beauty

Aesthetic excellence

immortalityExemption from death
devotionDeep, loyal commitment
birthComing into the world

creation · Hindu temple · memorial · spirit · grace · positivity · new beginnings · aloha spirit · welcome · love

plumeria

blossom

Hawaii

island

scented

beauty

plumeria

Opposites

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