Lagarostrobus franklinii Huon pine (Podocarpaceae) Evergreen tree

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Lagarostrobus franklinii
Huon pine
Evergreen tree
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The Lagarostrobus franklinii plant species is found in Australia - S. and W. Tasmania. It is a member of the Podocarpaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Huon pine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Dacrydium franklinii. Hook.

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Latin Name:  Lagarostrobus franklinii
Common Name:  Huon pine
Family:  Podocarpaceae
Author:  (Hook.)Quinn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Banks of rivers and swampy flats to 750 metres[11, 167].

Edible Uses: The source of an essential oil, called Huon pinewood oil, that has been recommended for the production of vanillin[61, 183]. This can be used as a flavouring in ice creams, confectionary, beverages etc[183]. It is usually obtained by steam distillation of the wood[156].

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