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| Original date | 6/26/18 3:35 PM |
| Resolution | 1600 x 1200 |
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| Focal length | 3.3mm |
| Exposure time | 1/100s |
| Aperture | 2.4 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Apple |
| Camera model | iPad Air 2 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Crinodendron patagua Family: Elaeocarpaceae (Rudraksh family)
Synonyms: Crinodendron dependens, Tricuspidaria patagua
Synonyms: Crinodendron dependens, Tricuspidaria patagua
White Lantern Tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree
with a dense, upright habit. Its dark green leaves are ovate with
sinuate margins, up to 7cm long and 5m wide. Its white flowers are
lantern shaped, hanging, up to 2.5 cm long. Its fruit is an orange
capsule with up to 5 valves. White Lantern Tree is native to Chile. It
is used for honey production purposes and is very important in that
matter. The tannin contained in bark is used for tanning leather. The
wood is used in furniture. It is used for reforestation. It is easy to
cultivate, it can be planted by seeds and very fast-growing and
tolerates frosts. It has been introduced successfully as ornamental
plant.
| Identification credit: S. Kasim | Photographed in Govt. Botanical Garden, Ooty. |
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