kowhai
/ˈkoʊwaɪ/
noun
- A small tree or shrub native to New Zealand, with bright yellow flowers and small leaves, often found near rivers.
- The kowhai tree in our garden is covered in yellow blossoms every spring.
- Kowhai flowers are a favorite food source for native New Zealand birds like the tui.
- We planted a kowhai along the stream to help prevent erosion.