A genus of evergreen trees native to South America and Australia with beautiful white flowers and glossy leaves that are often grown as ornamental plants.
From Greek eu- (well) + kryphe (hidden), referring to the concealed reproductive structures of these trees. The name was coined by botanist Joseph Banks in the late 18th century to describe the newly discovered South American species.
Eucryphias are sometimes called 'poor man's orchid' because they produce masses of delicate white blossoms that look almost as exotic as orchids but are much easier to grow. In Chile, the native eucryphia is so beloved that it appears on postage stamps and in national literature.
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