Winter's bark
nounEtymology After its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice-admiral to Sir Francis Drake.
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
- Winter's bark tree
- Derived terms
- false Winter's bark