any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Dillenia grown for their foliage and nodding flowers resembling magnolias which are followed by fruit that is used in curries and jellies and preserves

ディレニア属の常緑樹または低木で、その葉とマグノリアに似た垂れ下がる花のために栽培されます。これに続いてカレーやゼリー、保存食に使われる果実がなります。