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Araucaria araucana (Mol.) C. Koch
Monkey-puzzle tree

Family: Araucariaceae

Group: Gymnosperm

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Tree

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Southern South America (Argentina, Chile). Widely cultivated elsewhere.

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Cultivated Only

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Cultivated

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Araucaria araucana has been found in the following 2 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Koreshan State Historic Site Present Not Native, Cultivated Only
Tree Tops Park Present Not Native, Cultivated Only