expression, noun
red silk-cotton tree; Indian silk-cotton tree
A tropical tree (Bombax ceiba) known for its large red flowers and cotton-like seed fibers. The name is a set phrase.
パンヤの木は熱帯地方でよく見られる。
The red silk-cotton tree is often seen in tropical regions.
パンヤの木の実からは綿のような繊維が取れる。
Cotton-like fibers can be obtained from the fruit of the Indian silk-cotton tree.