copihue


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copihue

(ˈkəʊpɪweɪ)
n
(Plants) an evergreen climber, Lapageria rosea, that is found in southern Chile and has red flowers and edible fruit
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Chileans will undoubtedly recognize their national bellflower, the copihue, but they might mistake the clear dewy dots of kombucha gel on the outside of the red tapais for giant, lingering rain forest droplets; inside, another surprise awaits--a stuffing of rock shrimp.
Chilean Preside Michelle Bachelet's, for instance, was inspired by Chile's national flower, the copihue, while Japan's First Lady Akie Abe's was inspired by the "hanami" or "sakura" festival.
La Sangre del Copihue. La Comunidad Mapuche de Nicolas Aylio y el Estado Chile-no (1906-2001).