The #MonkeyTree is the #hardiest species in the #conifer genus #Araucaria. Because of the prevalence of similar species in ancient #prehistory, it is sometimes called an #AnimateFossil.
Its #seeds are #edible, similar to large pine nuts, & are harvested by #Indigenous peoples in #Argentina & #Chile.
The tree has potential to be a #FoodCrop in other areas in the future, thriving in climates with cool oceanic summers. Like, #VancouverIsland & several coastal areas of the #PacificNorthwest.
The tree doesn't yield seeds until it is around 30-40 yrs old though.
Once valued because of its long, straight trunk, its current #rarity & #vulnerable status mean its wood is now rarely used; it is also #sacred to some #Indigenous #Mapuche.
The species is #protected under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning international trade is regulated by the CITES permitting system & commercial trade in wild sourced specimens is prohibited.
𝗠𝗲: "Are you taking both parcels?"
𝗨𝗣𝗦: "I'm only showing one, but I can take both, and they'll scan them at the depot."
𝗠𝗲: "Are you sure?"
𝗨𝗣𝗦: "Yes."
𝗠𝗲: "Is there another UPS driver?"
𝗨𝗣𝗦: "No, I'm the only one on your route."
𝗠𝗲: "I'm confused; we have two labels; they're going to different locations."
𝗨𝗣𝗦: "Oh! The second one has just appeared on my scanner."
Of course, it has, mate.
Ms. Que Banh
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