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                                         Berberidopsis corallina Hook.f.

Family	:	Berberidopsidaceae
Flowering and fruiting period	:	July to September
Distribution	:	Patagonian sections of Chile and Argentina.
Habitat	:	Thrives in part shade, in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils
Uses	:	Ornamental Plant
Key botanical characters: Berberidopsis     corallina (Coral Plant) is a woody evergreen climber with gracefully arching shoots clothed in large, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In late summer to early fall, their tips are adorned with pendant clusters of ruby-red flowers, hanging like porcelain drop earrings