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    This species of tree is native to South America but has an alternative English name which is an ironic paradox in more ways than one. Its scientific name originates from the 'people' who thrived on the seeds of this tree. What is it called, what is so puzzling about it, and which British Freemason is it also named after?

    Question #68204. Asked by peasypod. (Jul 13 06 8:50 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Araucaria araucana (Pehuén or Monkey-puzzle).

    The name "araucana" is derived from the native Araucano People who lived on the nuts (seeds) of the tree in Chile.

    Freemason: Sir Joseph Banks (Joseph Bank's Pine).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_Puzzle_Tree




    Jul 13 06, 9:52 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Males and females are separate trees.

    Jul 13 06, 9:57 PM

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