(Crinodendron hookeranum), tree of the family Elaeocarpaceae native to western South America and cultivated in other regions for its handsome flowers. It grows to 4.5 to 7.5 m (15 to 25 feet) in height. The urn-shaped, dark red flowers are about 2 cm (0.8 inch) long.
LANTERN TREE
Meaning of LANTERN TREE in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012