Winter's bark

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Winter's bark (uncountable)

1. 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.
2. 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