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Araucaria araucana
Monkey-puzzle tree
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Latin Name: Araucaria araucana
Synonyms: A. imbricata. Pinus araucana.
Common Name: Monkey-puzzle tree
Family: Araucariaceae(Click to Search)
Author: (Mol.)K.Koch.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Mountain slopes in deep sandy soils in coniferous woodland, usually with Nothfagus spp[139].
Mature Height: 30
Mature Width: 15
Habit: Tree
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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