noun
- plural of araucaria; evergreen coniferous trees native to the Southern Hemisphere, including the monkey puzzle tree and Norfolk Island pine
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanical garden featured several species of araucarias from different continents.
- Araucarias are popular ornamental trees in warm climates.
- The ancient araucarias in the forest were over 200 years old.
- Many araucarias produce large, edible seeds that are harvested locally.
- The distinctive umbrella-shaped crowns of mature araucarias dominated the landscape.
- Araucarias thrive in well-drained soil and full sunlight.