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Crinodendron
Crinodendron
Crinodendron is a genus of flowering plant belonging to the family Elaeocarpaceae. The family consists of eight species. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees native to the forests of Chile. They have narrow, leathery evergreen leaves and pendent bell-shaped flowers in red, pink or white.
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Crinodendron hookerianum
Common Name: Chile Lantern Tree
Description: Evergreen shrub/tree with unusual inverted tulip-shaped, crimson to deep pink flowers from late spring to mid-summer.
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Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'
Common Name: Chile Lantern Tree 'Ada Hoffman'
Description: Evergreen shrub/tree with unusual inverted tulip-shaped, pale pink flowers from late spring to mid-summer.