Rule araucaria

Araucaria rulei (Rule's araucaria) is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is an endangered species. Its populations are fragmented, and are generally made up of scattered individuals. It is restricted to dry serpentine soils at altitudes up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft), often with high nickel levels, with its natural range is almost completely restricted to areas rich in nickel. Nickel mining in New Caledonia has consequently been a major cause of its decline.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Rule araucaria 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.

Easily confused with

• Araucaria columnaris
• Araucaria heterophylla
• Callitris pancheri
• Dacrydium araucarioides
• Agathis ovata
• Araucaria araucana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Araucariaceae

Genus

Araucaria

Species

Araucaria rulei

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