Nothofagus antarctica

Family: Nothofagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-25 m tall. The trunk is slender and the bark is scaly. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 2-4.5 cm long. They have a sweetly scented wax. The flowers are yellow-green. The fruit is 6 mm and has 3 small nbuts.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Britain, Chile (country/location of origin), South America, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fagus antarctica G. Forst. and others