Close up of Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle) tree and is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria.

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"Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle) is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria. It is native to south-central Chile and west central Argentina, and is an evergreen tree growing to 40 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter. Because of the species' great age it is sometimes described as a living fossil. Araucaria araucana is the national tree of Chile." Wikipedia

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Location: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU UK
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