China has a long history of making lanterns. And lanterns are necessary decorations （装饰品）during important festivals such as the Chinese New Year. They are beautiful and create an air of festivity. Today, I want to tell you a kind of plant. This kind of plant is very similar to lanterns.
The plant is Winter Cherry （樱桃）. Chinese people also call it the Chinese Lantern plant. Its papery orange—red flowers look like little lanterns. It grows mainly in central and southern Europe, Iran, China, and Southeast Asia. The plant is not only beautiful but also useful. Its fruit and leaves can be used to make medicine. Because of this, it is loved by many people. Will you pick it when you see it next time?
