araucaria

• Araucária é um substantivo que designa várias coníferas altas da América do Sul e da Austrália, com grandes cones e sementes comestíveis; no Brasil, refere-se especialmente à Araucaria angustifolia, o pinheiro-do-paraná, cuja semente é o pinhão.

A noun referring to any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds.

1. A type of coniferous treeC1formal

   A tall evergreen tree from the genus Araucaria, native to South America and Australia, known for its symmetrical shape, sharp needles, and large cones with edible seeds.

   araucária

   • The araucaria tree in the botanical garden is over a hundred years old.
   • Araucaria seeds are a traditional food source in some regions.
   • The distinctive silhouette of the araucaria is often seen in parks.