Winteraceae FAMILY
Drimys winteri
Drimys winteri
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
The sap of this plant can cause serious inflammation if it comes into contact with the eyes[ 139 Title Flora of Chile. (in Spanish) Publication Author ? Publisher Year ISBN Description Some information about the useful plants of Chile. ].
Botanical Description
Drimys winteri is an aromatic, evergreen shrub growing up to 7.5 metres tall. The bark is harvested from the wild and used locally as a food flavouring, medicine and source of materials. A very ornamental plant, it is often cultivated in gardens[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ].
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate; tropical
Native RangeSouthern S. America - southern Chile to southwest Argentina.
HabitatThe dominant tree in moister lowland sites to Tierra Del Fuego[ 69 Title Flora of Tierra del Fuego. Publication Author Moore. D. M. Publisher Anthony Nelson. Year 1983 ISBN 0-904614-05-0 Description Standard work for this part of S. America. Excellent details of habitat and a few notes on plant uses. ]. Boggy sites by streams etc in rich soils[ 139 Title Flora of Chile. (in Spanish) Publication Author ? Publisher Year ISBN Description Some information about the useful plants of Chile. ].