Embothrium coccineum, commonly known as the Chilean Firebush or the flame tree, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Proteaceae. This plant is well known for its fiery, stunning and vibrant red flowers that bloom in spring-summer or even throughout the year. The Chilean Firebush is also renowned for its medicinal properties, as it is used to treat various ailments. Other terms that are used as synonyms for Embothrium coccineum are Chilean Firetree, Notro, and Ciruelillo. Each of these names has a Latin American or Spanish origin, reflecting the region where the plant is abundant. Regardless of what it is called, the Chilean Firebush remains an attractive ornamental plant that adds color and vibrancy to any garden or landscape.