flame azalea

noun

1. an azalea, Rhododendron calendulaceum, of the eastern U.S., having yellow, orange, or scarlet flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flame azalea¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

“In the case of the flame azalea, the distance between these two structures meant that it was unlikely for a bee or other small pollinator to come into contact with both anther and stigma during a visit.”

From New York Times