kowhai

n.

1.

A shrub or small tree (Sophora tetraptera) of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; it yields a hard strong wood.

Noun

1.

kowhai - shrub or small tree of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; yields a hard strong wood Synonyms: Sophora tetraptera

genus Sophora, Sophora, Sophora tetraptera, tree