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Showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana.

        delonix regia
        1
        The peacock flower became a popular ornamental shrub among plant collectors in Europe.
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        2
        The peacock flower plays a tragic role in the history of the slave trade.
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        delonix regia