Araucaria araucana, commonly called the pewen, monkey-puzzle tree, pehuen or piñonero or Chile pine, is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is a tree that grows to a height of 30–40 m (98–131 ft) and a trunk diameter of 1–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft). Native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina, it is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Monkey-puzzle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Pinopsida
- Order
- Pinales
- Family
- Araucariaceae
- Genus
- Araucaria
- Species
- Araucaria araucana
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