poinciana

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poinciana Meaning of "poinciana"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) small subgenus of ornamental tropical shrubs or trees; not recognized in some classifications
  2. (n) a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana

Synonym(s)

caesalpinia gilliesii, poinciana gilliesii, subgenus poinciana

Usage(s):

  • Ashore, the islands are ablaze with hibiscus, bougainvillaea, begonia, poinciana, wild orchids, frangipani, red and orange flame trees, wild ginger.
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