Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii

The plant grows to be 15 meters with a trunk diameter of approximately 50 centimeters. The bark is smooth and reddish brown. Leaves are oval-shaped, while the flowers are white and arranged in inflorescences. Fruits are round, dark brown with hints of reddish tone, and taste bitter.

Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii (Mapudungun: temu) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is found in Argentina and Chile. It is threatened by habitat loss. Source - * González, M. 1998. Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007. Stub icon This Myrtaceae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More