Araucaria bidwillii
Araucaria bidwillii
Araucaria bidwillii (pronunciation: /əˌrɔːkəˈrɪə bɪdˈwɪliː/), commonly known as the Bunya pine, is a large evergreen coniferous tree in the plant family Araucariaceae.
Etymology
The species is named after the English botanist John Carne Bidwill, who sent the first specimens to England in 1843. The genus name Araucaria comes from the Arauco Indians of central Chile where another species of the genus, Araucaria araucana, is a native.
Description
Araucaria bidwillii can reach up to 30–45 meters (98–148 ft) in height. The leaves are flat, triangular, 1.5–3 cm long, and prickly to touch. The cones are large, soft, and edible, measuring up to 30 cm long and 15 cm in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Araucaria bidwillii is native to southeastern Queensland with two small disjunct populations in northeastern Queensland's World Heritage rainforests.
Related terms
- Araucariaceae: The family to which Araucaria bidwillii belongs.
- Coniferous trees: Trees that produce cones, such as Araucaria bidwillii.
- Evergreen: A term describing trees that retain their leaves throughout the year.
- John Carne Bidwill: The botanist after whom Araucaria bidwillii is named.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Araucaria bidwillii
- Wikipedia's article - Araucaria bidwillii
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