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Embothrium coccineum
Spotted along the hiking trail to Mirador Ferrier in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
Chilean firetree, Chilean firebush, Notro or Ciruelillo in Spanish (Embothrium coccineum), is a small evergreen tree in the family Proteaceae. It grows in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina. It produces deep red flowers (occasionally pale yellow) which group in clusters; blooming occurs in spring. The fruit is a dry follicle, with about 10 seeds inside. It grows 4–15 m (13–50 ft) tall and can reach 50 cm (20 in) in diameter. The bark is dark grey with light spots. Its wood is light pink in color, and being very soft but durable, is used for spoons, kitchen vessels and another craft articles. Wikipedia
Spotted on Jan 9, 2015
Submitted on Feb 7, 2015
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