El Flamboyan de Puerto Rico

Old San Juan.  2012

Puerto Rico.  2012

Hands down, the "flamboyant" tree is the world's most colorful.  With waterfalls of flowers that -- up close -- look like expensive bouquets of orchids, the Flamboyan, pronounced with its accent on the last syllable, takes a striking pose against the pastels of old San Juan's buildings and skyline.  The entire island of Puerto Rico is pleasantly dotted with Flamboyans, a subject of much of their art.