poinciana
Scarlet-bloomed tropical tree
Poinciana is a tropical tree known for its spectacular clusters of red, orange, or yellow flowers.
The royal poinciana, native to Madagascar, is among the most striking ornamental trees in warm climates, often called a flame tree or flamboyant for its brilliant summer display: The poinciana was in full bloom, its canopy blazing orange against the blue sky.
Tropical Atlantic region
- MadagascarAfrican island republic
- FloridaSoutheastern American peninsula state
- HavanaCuba's largest city
- Key WestFlorida Keys terminus
equatorial · humidity · island · monsoon · paradise · Hawaiian · subtropical · frost-free
Pod-producing plant family
- pinnateHaving paired lateral parts
- bipinnateDoubly compound leaf structure
- seedpodPlant's reproductive casing
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
pollination · nectar · deciduous · inflorescence · cultivar · propagation · germination · flowering
Serving to beautify
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- specimenIndividual for examination
- gardenCultivated plant area
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
boulevard · streetscape · landmark · focal · parkway · estate · avenue · scenic
Excessively eye-catching
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
resplendent · ostentatious · brilliant · striking · dazzling · vivid · gorgeous · flashy
Caribbean
Tropical Atlantic region
- MadagascarAfrican island republic
- FloridaSoutheastern American peninsula state
- HavanaCuba's largest city
Key West · equatorial · humidity · island · monsoon · paradise · Hawaiian · subtropical · frost-free · coastal
legume
Pod-producing plant family
- pinnateHaving paired lateral parts
- bipinnateDoubly compound leaf structure
- seedpodPlant's reproductive casing
blossom · pollination · nectar · deciduous · inflorescence · cultivar · propagation · germination · flowering
decorative
Serving to beautify
landscape · boulevard · streetscape · landmark · focal · parkway · estate · avenue · scenic · eye-catching
showy
Excessively eye-catching
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
spectacular · resplendent · ostentatious · brilliant · striking · dazzling · vivid · gorgeous · flashy · bold
canopy
Overhead protective covering
umbrella · spreading · dappled · parasol · refuge · oasis · haven · cover · protection · siesta
scarlet
Bright orangish-red color
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- flameBurning gas made visible
- vermillionVivid red-orange color
blazing · ember · sunset · coral · paprika · persimmon · saffron · rust · tangerine
poincianatamarack
North American larch species
black spruce · spruce · paper birch · white birch · quaking aspen