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Definition of flame azalea
flame azalea
Plural:flame azaleas
flame azalea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A species of deciduous shrub (Rhododendron calendulaceum) native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, renowned for its striking clusters of tubular flowers that bloom in vivid shades of yellow, orange, and red.
Example
"During our spring hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we stopped to photograph the brilliant orange blossoms of a native flame azalea."
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The common name derives from the fiery yellow, orange, and red hues of its blossoms. The genus name 'azalea' comes from the Greek 'azaleos', meaning 'dry', referring to the dry soil conditions where the plant was historically thought to thrive.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flame azalea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flame azalea