Definition
copihue
noun
- A climbing vine native to Chile, bearing showy red or pink bell-shaped flowers; the national flower of Chile.
Usage: Also called Chilean bellflower; Botanical name: Lapageria rosea
Examples
- The copihue is the national flower of Chile.
- Gardeners in mild climates cultivate copihue for its elegant red blooms.
- The copihue vine climbs gracefully along trellises in Chilean gardens.
- With its distinctive bell-shaped flowers, the copihue is prized by ornamental plant collectors.