Elaeocarpus Grandiflorus

Common Names : Fairy Petticoats /Lily of the Valley/Shiva’s Tears/jimikki kammal /jumkka Elaeocarpus grandiflorus, or Lily of the Valley Tree, is an evergreen small tree or shrub with leathery dark green leaves and attractive fringed white flowers. Lily of the Valley Tree produces pendulous clusters of pinkish-red sepals and frilly white petals with the blooms all along the stems from late winter through summer.The flowers hang downwards, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley. Each bloom is clasped in narrow, finely pointed sepals, with its petals deeply incised to give the appearance of a shaggy fringe. Flowers have an unusual liquorice scent.