Araucaria - The City Tree Of Curitiba

Araucaria, as the city tree of Curitiba, is an ancient species from the dinosaurs time. A fossil stone from Araucaria with around 250 million years was stored in Parana, Brazil. Researcher Dr. Ivar Wendling from Embrapa Forestry, gave us a detailed explanation about the important of Araucaria, from seedling cultivation, nuts producing, to the usage of wood and its fiber. Araucaria is native to some parts of the cold regions in South Brazil as well the north of Argentina and some parts of Paraguay. This long-lived tree species contributes so much to fauna, to mankind and natural environment at many aspects, and also helps us know the climate change of the past times.
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[@PlutoChild]

Araucarias are one of my favorite trees. They are so precious and worth protecting. It was super cool to learn about araucarias and the history of the name of Curitiba too.

[@m.p.472]

Just to be more specific about the name: Kury or curi = blister / (pine)cone / ... Tuba (transcripted tyba or tiba) = many (full of) For another example Piratuba = many fish (pira = fish in tupi) But nice documentary! I can recommend to visit Curitiba and Paraná. Beleza!

[@nickbarber2080]

I bought ten seeds (UK) and now have five seedlings doing well...

[@JanserMacielMansur]

South America the Wonder of the Americas ❤️

[@timmillan6701]

All Araucaria are fantastic. A. angustifolia is the hardest to find in commerce

[@rogeriopenna9014]

Probably because it's less known and requested. It exists in an area in southern Brazil home to 30 million people

[@marson2533]

Grande Ivar

[@m.p.472]

Aqui na Europa, in supermercado IKEA, vendem "IVAR", a prateleira, feira de madeira do pinheiro europeu. Que coincidencia!

[@francomerola8222]

Thanks for this!