Nothofagus pumilio Lenga (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Nothofagus pumilio
Lenga
Deciduous tree
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The Nothofagus pumilio plant species is found in Southern S. America. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lenga. Some home gardeners know the variety as Fagus pumilio.

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Latin Name:  Nothofagus pumilio
Common Name:  Lenga
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  (Poepp.&Endl.)Krasser.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  40   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dominant or co-dominant in deciduous forest on better drained sites and well developed soils from sea level to 1800 metres[69].

Edible Uses: The sap and scrapings are eaten in spring[69]. The term scrapings probably refers to the inner bark. Inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickener in soups etc or added to cereals when making bread.

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