6 Things to Know About the Flamboyant Trees Blooming on Island

St. Thomas — All around the tropics, one special tree is in full bloom. It goes by many names — flamboyant tree, Royal Poinciana, Delonix Regia, and flame tree. Originally from Madagascar, the tree has spread throughout the tropics, avoiding environments that regularly experience frost or temperatures below freezing. Flamboyant trees on St. Thomas alone…