Winter's bark

English

Etymology

After its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice-admiral to Sir Francis Drake.

Noun

Winter's bark (uncountable)

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.
The bark of this tree, formerly used medicinally.

Synonyms

(tree): Winter's bark tree

Derived terms

false Winter's bark (Cinnamodendron corticosum)

References

Drimys winteri on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Drimys winteri on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Drimys winteri on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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