Chile lantern tree
Chile lantern tree, (Crinodendron hookeranum), tree of the family Elaeocarpaceae native to western South America and cultivated in other regions for its handsome flowers. It grows to 4.5 to 7.5 metres (15 to 25 feet) in height. The urn-shaped, dark red flowers are about 2 cm (0.8 inch) long.
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Article Title:
Chile lantern tree
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
10 November 2016
Access Date:
March 16, 2025