Monkey Puzzle Tree
Araucaria araucana Identification
Angiosperm or Gymnosperm: The monkey puzzle tree is an angiosperm. Natural Habitat: Monkey puzzle trees were originally from Chile. The soil that monkey puzzle trees thrive in the best is somewhat acidic, well drained, volcanic soil. However, it can grow in any type of soil. Leaf Pattern: The branches are completely covered by triangular leaves that resemble scales. Type of Seeds: Monkey puzzle trees bare cones that are dioecious (male and female). The seeds are even edible. The male cones are smaller than the female cones and are covered in small "brown hair-like appendages" (J.I. Molina, p.1). The female cones are more spiny than the males. Germination Process: The germination process with monkey puzzle trees begins with Symbiotic Relationships: The monkey puzzle tree has no symbiotic relationships. Type of Bark The bark is also said to represent a "giant elephant foot with drooping folds of smooth gray" (J.I. Molina, p.1). Ethnobotony
Monkey puzzle trees are grown for their unique branch pattern. Current Research
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