Araucaria Brasiliensis
The Brazilian Araucaria, which grows at great elevations. The seeds of this tree are commonly sold in the markets of Rio Janeiro as an article of food. The resinous matter which exudes from the trunk...
The Brazilian Araucaria, which grows at
great elevations. The seeds of this tree are commonly sold in the
markets of Rio Janeiro as an article of food. The resinous matter
which exudes from the trunk is employed in the manufacture of
candles.
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