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Delonix regia

Delonix regia

1 9.5
A tropical tree from Madagascar with large bright red or orange flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Delonix regia is often called the flamboyant tree.

Examples

  • During spring, the Delonix regia is covered in a spectacular display of scarlet flowers.

  • Gardeners value the Delonix regia for its wide canopy and ornamental appeal.

  • The Delonix regia brightens the city streets every summer with its vivid blossoms.

  • Many gardeners love planting Delonix regia for its stunning flowers.

  • The Delonix regia is often planted in parks for its stunning red flowers.

  • In many tropical cities, the Delonix regia adds vibrant color to the landscape.

  • During spring, the Delonix regia transforms the gardens with its bright orange blossoms.

Synonyms

royal poinciana
vsDelonix regia
9.6

A tropical tree with wide branches and bright red flowers

is the formal scientific species name used for that ornamental tree
flamboyant
vsDelonix regia
9.8

A tropical tree with large bright red or orange flowers

is the formal botanical species name rather than an informal common name
Poinciana regia
vsDelonix regia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with large scarlet and orange flower clusters and a wide canopy

is the formal scientific species name and not an alternate common label

Surface Forms

Delonix regia singular
Delonix regias plural

Morphology

Delonix + regia

Delonix regia is a Latin scientific name (a binomial) functioning as a proper noun rather than an English compound; its specific meaning as a species of showy ornamental tree is not compositionally derived from the listed constituents, especially since 'regia' has no dictionary entry here. Botanical Latin labels are language-specific conventions and do not yield a predictable everyday meaning for a B1 learner, so the expression is not transparent.

Etymology

Delonix regia may get its name from Latin: regia means 'royal'. The tree's bright, crown-like clusters of red and orange flowers look like a king's robe or crown, so that's why the name fits this showy tropical tree.