pohutukawa
Pronunciation: /pə(ʊ)ˌhuːtəˈkɑːwə/
Definition of pohutukawa
noun
- an evergreen New Zealand tree of the myrtle family, which bears crimson flowers in December and January. Also called Christmas tree or in New Zealand.
- Metrosideros excelsa, family Myrtaceae
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Maori