Rauli

Nothofagus alpina

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Lophozonia alpina, also called rauli or raulí beech (in Mapuche language) is a species of plant in the Fagaceae family. A deciduous tree, it grows in Chile and Argentina, it reaches 50 m (160 ft) height and more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) in diameter. Its distribution goes from 35 to 42° South latitude. It is found on the Andes. It tolerates low temperatures and heavy winds. It has a straight and cylindrical trunk with grey bark. L. alpina...

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