Crinodendron patagua
| Crinodendron patagua | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Oxalidales |
| Family: | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Crinodendron |
| Species: | C. patagua |
| Binomial name | |
| Crinodendron patagua | |
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Crinodendron patagua, the patagua or lily of the valley tree (also a name for Clethra arborea), is a species of evergreen tree. It is endemic to Chile, where it grows from 33° to 36° South latitude, up to 1200 m (4000 ft) above sea level in elevation. It is found in wet habitats and prefers ravines.