Araucaria araucana Monkey-puzzle tree (Araucariaceae) Evergreen tree

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Araucaria araucana
Monkey-puzzle tree
Evergreen tree
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The Araucaria araucana plant species is found in S. America - S. Chile It is a member of the Araucariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Monkey-puzzle tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. imbricata. Pinus araucana.

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Latin Name:  Araucaria araucana
Common Name:  Monkey-puzzle tree
Family:  Araucariaceae
Author:  (Mol.)K.Koch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Mountain slopes in deep sandy soils in coniferous woodland, usually with Nothfagus spp[139].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. Rich in starch[183]. The seed is soft like a cashew nut and has a slight flavour of pine nuts. This is a delicious seed and it makes very pleasant eating. It is a food that can easily be eaten in quantity and can be used as a staple food in the diet[K]. Fairly large, the seeds are about the size of an almond and can be 3cm long x 1cm wide. They are harvested in the autumn and, when kept in cool, dry conditions will store for at least 9 months[K].

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