Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant. It is also one of several trees known as Flame tree.
Hello My Dear Great Ones,
It is the end of May and it is time for Flamboyant or as the Cantonese say, "Flame of the Forest," to make its annual appearance in Hong Kong. It is truly an incredible sight seeing red blossoms ablaze in a forest canopy of green every year. And yet within a couple of weeks of its arrival gusts of wind sends the red blossoms fluttering to the ground and the vegetation of the Special Administrative Region returns to its many hues of green. Yet Flame of the Forest is another reason why Hong Kong is such a fascinating and glorious place.
Have a great week everyone!
Love adios and ping on!
Dirk
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