About Drimys andina (Reiche) R.A.Rodr. & Quezada
Growth Form and Size
Drimys andina (Reiche) R.A.R. & Quezada is an evergreen shrub that reaches 0.5 to 1 meter in both height and width.
Leaf Characteristics
It has long, oval, leathery leaves.
Flowering and Flower Traits
It blooms in summer, producing fragrant white star-shaped flowers that grow in terminal clusters.
Native Distribution
This species is native to central and southern Chile and southern Argentina.
Habitat and Elevation Range
It grows in sub-alpine and sub-antarctic forests between 37°43’ and 41°34’ south latitude.
