1. a Hawaiian tree with hard wood and bright red flowers, also called ohia lehua
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The ohia tree is native to Hawaii and can grow at high elevations.
• Red ohia blossoms dotted the volcanic landscape.
• The ohia’s hard wood was traditionally used for making tools.
• Scientists are studying a disease that affects ohia trees.
• The ohia lehua is considered sacred in Hawaiian culture.