Gevuina avellana Chilean hazel (Proteaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gevuina avellana
Chilean hazel
Evergreen shrub
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The Gevuina avellana plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Proteaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chilean hazel.

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Latin Name:  Gevuina avellana
Common Name:  Chilean hazel
Family:  Proteaceae
Author:  Mol.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Wet mountain forests, where it rapidly colonizes cleared areas[200]. Grows from the snow-line down to the coast along the Pacific coast of the Andes[139]. It is seldom found in groups[139].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A pleasant taste, similar to cobnuts[11, 63, 139, 183]. A popular food in Chile where it is often sold in local markets and is a much sought after item of diet[177]. The seed contains about 12.5% protein, 49.5% oil, 24.1% carbohydrate[183]. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute[139].

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