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  Araucaria - LoveToKnow 1911
Araucaria Cunninghami, the Moreton Bay pine, is a tall tree abundant on the shores of Moreton Bay, Australia, and found through the littoral region of Queensland to Cape York Peninsula, also in New Guinea.
Araucaria Bidwilli, the Bunya-Bunya pine, found on the mountains of southern Queensland, between the rivers Brisbane and Burnett, at 27° S. lat., is a noble tree, attaining a height of loo to 150 ft., with a straight trunk and white wood.
Araucaria Rulei, which is a tree of New Caledonia, attains a height of 50 or 60 ft. Araucaria Cookii, also a native of New Caledonia, attains a height of 150 ft. It is found also in the Isle of Pines, and in the New Hebrides.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Araucaria   (474 words)

  
 Araucaria description
However, a large area of New Caledonia is covered with ultramafic soil derived from peridotite, and it is suggested that this area was formed at the end of the Eocene.
The ovule and seed of Araucaria bidwilli with discussion of the taxonomy of the genus.
Anatomy and morphology of Araucaria sphaerocarpa Carruthers from the Jurassic inferior Oolite of Bruton, Somerset.
www.conifers.org /ar/ar   (1064 words)

  
 Woods: Araucaria
The ovulate (seed) cones of the Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) are similar to the Cook pine (Araucaria columnaris).
A petrified ovulate cone of Araucaria mirabilis from Patagonia, Argentina.
Jet is a semiprecious gem excavated in Europe and formed by the metamorphosis and anaerobic fossilization of araucaria wood buried under sediments in ancient seas.
waynesword.palomar.edu /ecoph27.htm   (3023 words)

  
 The Monkey Puzzler
Salute to Araucaria by Apex, Enigmatist and Custos
Now he is setting six Araucarias monthly, as well as one in three of the quick crosswords; contributing cryptic puzzles to the Financial Times; and setting a monthly puzzle for Homes and Antiques.
With Araucaria you don't look up the solution the next day to see why he defeated you and conclude that he never gave you a chance, And that is no accident.
www.crossword.org.uk /arauc.htm   (1487 words)

  
 Araucaria
In its native habitat Araucaria columnaris shows maximum growth and abundance at the edge of the sea, forming dense populations on cliffs exposed to the prevailing winds.
During the Symposium this tree was visited during a day tour and the general consensus was that it is a form of Araucaria cunninghamia - a very distinct form with a glaucus bloom on young seedlings.
The Norfolk Island Araucaria grows on the sides of cliffs as well as on the top areas overlooking the sea on Norfolk Island.
www.conifers.co.nz /araucaria/araucaria.html   (1146 words)

  
 Araucaria's Web Page
Araucaria shares traditional folk dances from Chile, with the diverse community of the Bay Area.
Araucaria performs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and the state of California, at colleges, city libraries, folk dance festivals, arts and craft fairs, and multi-cultural events.
Araucaria received a 2-year grant (1999-2001) from the California Arts Council, and is a proud recipient of the 2003 San Francisco Chilean Consulate Award in recognition of Araucaria's excellent work and effort in promoting the Chilean culture and dance in San Francisco and California in general.
www.stanford.edu /~eleni/Araucaria   (171 words)

  
 Araucaria angustifolia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Araucaria angustifolia (Portuguese: pinheiro-do-paraná, Spanish: pino paraná) is a species in the conifer genus Araucaria.
It is native to southern Brazil (southern Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande Do Sul, locally in Paraguay (Alto Paraná) and the northeast of Argentina (Misiones and Corrientes), growing in low mountains at altitudes of 500-1800 meters.
It is closely related to Araucaria araucana from further southwest in South America, differing most conspicuously in the narrower leaves.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Araucaria_angustifolia   (394 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Monkey Puzzles (Guardian): Books: Araucaria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Araucaria has been compiling for the GUARDIAN for almost 45 years, and this collection is a splendid and fitting tribute to the prolific output of "Britain's master compiler" who is "an institution in his own right", as the blurb says.
Araucaria's first puzzle to be published -- in 1958 -- appears as the first one in the collection.
Araucaria has been compiling for the GUARDIAN for 45 years, and the book is a splendid and fitting tribute to the prolific output of "Britain's master compiler" who is "an institution in his own right", as the blurb says.
www.amazon.co.uk /Monkey-Puzzles-Guardian-Araucaria/dp/1843540045   (1302 words)

  
 Araucaria sp.
Araucaria makes especially good cascades, as they can be trained towards a light source.
From seed in spring - germination is slow, and is aided by the use of bottom heat.
Araucaria araucana: monkey puzzle tree - A large, spreading tree, growing to 80 ft. and 30-40 ft. wide.
www.bonsaiweb.com /care/faq/araucaria.html   (699 words)

  
 Araucaria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Araucaria does not produce a strong root mass compared to top growth and may require staking in pot sizes of 3 gallons or more to assure straight trunks.
Araucaria does not produce a strong root system compared to top growth and may require staking in pot sizes of 3 gallons or more to assure straight trunks.
Araucaria can be expected to grow 3 to 6 inches in height per year with adequate maintenance and light.
www.agnr.umd.edu /ipmnet/3-7art3.htm   (518 words)

  
 Araucaria's Members
Horacio is in charge of Araucaria's finances and our link to La Peña Cultural Center, where he has served as a volunteer since arriving to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Edith joined Araucaria in 1996 and she is one of Araucaria's two directors and its webmaster.
Before joining Araucaria, Edith was a member of the Andean group "Kamanchaka", (1980-1988) a group of young Chilean musicians (all children of Chilean political exiles) playing music from the Andes regions of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina & Northern Chile.
www.stanford.edu /~eleni/Araucaria/Members.html   (592 words)

  
 Araucaria Crossword Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Araucaria (aka John Graham) is the best-known and best-loved of all British crossword constructors.
Botanically, of course, the araucaria is a tree familiarly known as the monkey-puzzle tree.
What you will find here is a small selection of Araucaria crosswords that have previously appeared in the subscription crossword monthly, 1 Across.
thinks.com /crosswords/araucaria/index.htm   (152 words)

  
 Araucaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Araucaria is a genus of coniferous trees in the family Araucariaceae.
Fossil records show that the genus also formerly occurred in the northern hemisphere until the end of the Cretaceous period.
The genus is named after the Arauco Indians of central Chile whose territory incorporates natural stands of this species, where it is known as the Pehuén.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Araucaria   (459 words)

  
 Araucaria
Araucaria has been designed with the student, instructor, and researcher in mind.
Araucaria is written in Java, which means that it runs on most computers, including all versions of Windows, UNIX and Linux, Macs*, and so on.
The software is free (it is released under the GNU General Public License) and version 3.1 is now available for download.
araucaria.computing.dundee.ac.uk   (498 words)

  
 About Araucaria Ecotours
Araucaria is the genus name of the local hoop pines, which are amongst the tallest trees of the rainforests.
The name Araucaria is the genus name of the locally-native hoop pine,also the bunya pine (also Australian), the South American monkey puzzle tree and several others in southern South America and islands near Australia.
She recently chaired the organizing committee for the 4th International Symposium/Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal, for which Araucaria Ecotours was also a sponsor.
www.learnaboutwildlife.com /Araucaria.htm   (1620 words)

  
 Araucaria Propagation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Araucaria araucana seed can be obtained from mature trees in New Zealand.
Seedlings of Araucaria araucana are grown in individual pots to minimise transplant shock later.
Araucaria bidwillii seed through the early stages of germination.
www.conifers.co.nz /araucaria/araucaria_propagation.htm   (73 words)

  
 Monkey Puzzle Tree - Araucaria araucana in Victoria, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Monkey Puzzle Tree - Araucaria Araucana in Victoria, BC A garden specimen of Araucaria araucana in Victoria, British Columbia at Birds of a Feather BB
Among the most spectacular are forests of pure Araucaria Araucaria araucana, the hardiest of the genus, is a large, bizarre-looking evergreen, 60-70ft.
In 1990, the Ministerio de Agricultura declared Araucaria araucana a Chilean national monument.
www.victorialodging.com /monkey_puzzle_tree.htm   (736 words)

  
 Araucaria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The software is free (it is released under the GNU General Public License) and version 2.0 is now available for download.
The Araucaria user manual is also available in Postscript and PDF formats.
Araucaria is a collaborative project between Chris Reed and Glenn Rowe at the Department of Applied Computing, University of Dundee.
www.computing.dundee.ac.uk /staff/creed/araucaria   (342 words)

  
 Wildlife and nature tours in Australia with Araucaria Ecotours
Araucaria Ecotours is a member of Wildlife Tourism Australia (proprietor Dr Ronda Green is vice-president), Ecotourism Australia, ATEC., Beaudesert Country Tourism and Brisbane Marketing.
Ecological, behavioural and conservation research is conducted on the Araucaria property and elsewhere by proprietor Dr. Ronda Green.
We have revegetated much of our property with rainforest plants over the years and are continuing to do so.We also host WWOOF members and work experience students interested in wildlife ecology, rainforests or ecotourism.
www.learnaboutwildlife.com   (532 words)

  
 M.M.P.N.D. - Sorting Araucaria names
Araucaria glauca Antoine -> Araucaria cunninghamii Aiton ex A. Cunn.
SPANISH : Araucaria espinuda, Araucaria de Chile, Araucaria imbricada, Pino de brazos, Pino de Chile, Pino de Neuquen, Pino de Paraná, Piñón, Piñonero.
Recognized as a synonym of Araucaria cunninghamii Aiton ex A. Cunn.
www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au /Sorting/Araucaria.html   (314 words)

  
 The monkey puzzler | The Guardian | Guardian Unlimited
If the government is admitting the national curriculum is cobblers, thank you
With Araucaria you don't look up the solution the next day to see why he defeated you and conclude that he never gave you a chance.
That honour is reserved for a Christmas puzzle where the clue involved the seasonal sentence: "O hark the herald angels sing the boy's descent which lifted up the world"; which, being disentangled, yielded: "While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground."
www.guardian.co.uk /g2/story/0,3604,438558,00.html   (1499 words)

  
 Araucaria araucana description
Abstract of (2): "The emergent conifer Araucaria araucana (Mol.) K. Koch and the small deciduous broadleaved tree Nothofagus antarctica (Forst.) Oerst.
Argentina has preserved forests of this rare giant in the Parque Nacional Lanin, while petrified remains of ancient Araucarias up to 3 m in diameter can be seen at the Monumento Natural Bosques Petrificados.
Fire-induced dynamics of Araucaria araucana-Nothofagus antarctica forest in the southern Andes.
www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de /b-online/earle/ar/ar/araucana.htm   (683 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Araucaria araucana (monkeypuzzle tree) | USDA PLANTS
Any use of copyrighted images requires notification of the copyright holder.
See all the Araucaria thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
Araucaria araucana (Molina) K. Koch – monkeypuzzle tree
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=ARAR23   (112 words)

  
 araucaria pollination - Conifers Forum - GardenWeb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A caveat -- Araucaria has both sexes on the same tree, so if you don't use the bag method to isolate the females, they may be selfed by their own pollen.
Unless the pollen you collect can be quickly dried, it may be too late by the time you have it; and you may want to freeze it for use next year.
Agree with Sequoia - monoecious Araucaria araucana is recorded in the literature, but that's about the end of it.
forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/conif/msg0521575217724.html   (1006 words)

  
 Araucaria bidwillii
Araucaria; After the province of Arauco in Chile.
Araucaria is a genus of conifers consisting of about 18 species.
There are three Australian members of the genus; A bidwillii, A.cunninghamii (the hoop pine from Queensland and New South Wales) and A.heterophylla (the Norfolk Island pine).
farrer.riv.csu.edu.au /ASGAP/a-bid.html   (412 words)

  
 Araucaria Project Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Araucaria Project is a collaboration between astronomers from institutions in Chile, the US and Europe.
Its principal aim is to provide an improved local calibration of the extragalactic distance scale out to distances of a few Megaparsecs.
In the Images section, you will find a collection of images we have obtained for the project, as well as some figures and tables highlighting scientific results.
ezzelino.ifa.hawaii.edu /~bresolin/Araucaria/index.html   (192 words)

  
 (GC3FCD) Araucaria in Conguillio by Amaruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The cache is in a small 6" x 4" tupperware with a yellow lid, concealed inside a natural hole in the tree-trunk.
The hole is in the east side of the tree.
Una caminata de 10 minutos lo llevara a un gran arbol de Araucaria (1.5 m de diametro).
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.asp?ID=16333   (504 words)

  
 Install Araucaria v3.0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Araucaria v3.0 is distributed as a self-extracting zip file for Windows and Linux, and as a self-installer for Windows only.
For further information, or if you experience any difficulties, go to the Araucaria home page or mail araucaria@computing.dundee.ac.uk.
Araucaria has been developed as free software by Glenn Rowe and Chris Reed, at the Division of Applied Computing in the University of Dundee.
araucaria.computing.dundee.ac.uk /version3   (201 words)

  
 ARAUCARIA
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www.araucaria.co.uk   (323 words)

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