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Also known as a "Flame Tree", the Royal Poinciana blooms in late May and early June. It's not native to this area, but is yet another exotic species that does beautifully here. We see the bright red flowers in every neighborhood.
Another bonus for those of us who don't head North too early.
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MMMmmm... RED! HOT!!
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | June 08, 2013 at 03:49 AM
This is a new one for me
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | June 06, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Such a vibrant color, Sallie. What a pleasure that must be to see there - and a pleasure to see here as well.
Posted by: Penny | June 05, 2013 at 09:32 PM
So a wonderful red ! Enjoy before going back to Oregon and less coloured flowers (but so beautiful too...)
Posted by: Annie | June 05, 2013 at 01:36 PM
Such a beautiful warm red colored flower.
"Flame Tree" is a very beautiful tree!
Posted by: A Wondering Star | June 05, 2013 at 01:01 AM
That's a stunning flower.
Posted by: Carver | June 04, 2013 at 06:57 PM
It is beautiful, Sallie! the red blossoms are lovely. A shame it is not native! Have a great evening!
Posted by: Eileen | June 04, 2013 at 03:58 PM
WOW! I've never seen a red so very RED!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | June 04, 2013 at 03:03 PM
wwo, taht was really red. And such an unusual shape. First I thought it was that tree they have for christmas. But this is much more interesting.
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | June 04, 2013 at 02:04 PM
It sure would be something to see whole trees covered with these bright blossoms!!!
Posted by: Judy | June 04, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Love that bright red colour against the green leaves. Lovely shot!!
Posted by: Mitch | June 04, 2013 at 10:54 AM
it's beautiful
I love how the blooms look so much like leaves rather than flowers, wonderful shapes
Posted by: dianne7777 | June 04, 2013 at 10:22 AM
I love the colour! It really looks like it's on fire.
Posted by: Gunilla | June 04, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Flame indeed, it looks like it's on fire, very nice!
Posted by: Wayne | June 04, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Love that color!
Posted by: Mama Zen | June 04, 2013 at 08:41 AM
egal wem sie gehört..die ist so schön Sallie
DANKE für das Bild
LG vom katerchen
Posted by: Name katerchen | June 04, 2013 at 08:08 AM
What a vivid red! I've never seen or heard of this beauty. Does it have a scent?
Posted by: Gail | June 04, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Wow, brilliant colour!
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | June 04, 2013 at 07:50 AM
lovely!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | June 04, 2013 at 07:38 AM
Very pretty. The contrasting red against the green makes me think of the Christmas season and holly trees. :)
Posted by: Penelope Puddlisms | June 04, 2013 at 07:19 AM
What a beautiful tree.
Posted by: Suzanne | June 04, 2013 at 07:11 AM
We had some poinciana bushes near our pool at our first house in Ocala. They'd freeze up every winter but usually came back, except for one time. Boy are they hard to trim and get out of the ground! Love them, though. I remember how ubiquitous they were in south Florida.
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Posted by: Lowell | June 04, 2013 at 06:01 AM