Winter's bark
English edit
Etymology edit
After its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice-admiral to Sir Francis Drake.
Noun edit
- A tree (Drimys winteri) native to Chile and Argentina, grown as an ornamental plant for its reddish-brown bark, bright green, fragrant leaves and clusters of creamy white, jasmine-scented flowers.
- Bark of this tree, formerly used medicinally.
Synonyms edit
- (tree): Winter's bark tree
Derived terms edit
References edit
- Drimys winteri on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Drimys winteri on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Drimys winteri on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons