Copihue (Lapageria rosea) Considered one of the most beautiful flowers of Chile, also known as the Chilean bellflower, is also the national flower of Chile. Copihue has large hanging red flowers, which bloom individually in the summer and in clusters in autumn. Its roots can be used as a substitute for sarsaparilla. The shrub can grow to a height of 15 feet (five meters). The flowers are about two inches (four cm) long.
2. What is considered to be Chile's Independence Day?
Sept. 18, 1810
3. Alexander Selkirk was a 18th century sailor who was marooned on some islands off the coast of Chile. Daniel Defoe based his famous book on Selkirk's life (even though the book was set in the Caribbean).
What are the Chilean Islands called where Selkirk was marooned?
Juan Fernadez Islands
What is the name of the famous Defoe book?
Robinson Crusoe
4. Springtime in Chile would be in what months?
Sept. - Dec.
1 comment:
David and Kristi,
Hello! So great to see that you have a blog too! I'll be sure to tell Caleb when he gets back from Peru - I'm sure he'll want to check it out. Now we just have to talk Bonnie into starting one.
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