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Poinciana

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small subgenus of ornamental tropical shrubs or trees; not recognized in some classifications

Related source terms

subgenus poinciana

Other meanings

2. noun

a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana

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