lehua

noun

1. The flower or wood of a Polynesian tree (Metrosideros collina); the tree itself.

   “Here were the three tents overshadowed by the great lehuas, still brilliant with their cardinal blossoms.”

   “The outlandishness of the capers in this first season might surprise viewers who remember “Hawaii Five-0” as “Dragnet” with lehua blossoms.”

   “After breakfast, she looked forward to the bouquet of red lehua blossoms and other flowers brought to her every day.”