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Monkey puzzle (Araucaria araucana), Cone of the Month for July, 2021
Illustrated by Shawna Snyder
Growing high in the Andes of Chile and Argentina, this ancient tree and its relatives are relics from eons past. It’s very likely that long-necked sauropod dinosaurs browsed their leaves, which explains their pokey adaptation.
Fun Fact: The Pehuenche people depend on this tree as a staple food supply due to its large seeds.
Monkey puzzle (Araucaria araucana), Cone of the Month for July, 2021
Illustrated by Shawna Snyder
Growing high in the Andes of Chile and Argentina, this ancient tree and its relatives are relics from eons past. It’s very likely that long-necked sauropod dinosaurs browsed their leaves, which explains their pokey adaptation.
Fun Fact: The Pehuenche people depend on this tree as a staple food supply due to its large seeds.