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It is the only conifer native to the present reserve. The species is used decoratively for architecture. The wood is used in carpentry for making tiles. Saxegothaea, is attributed to Alberto of Saxa-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861), the principle consort for Queen Victoria of England; conspicua refers to the fact that they are large, colorful trees. |
Linear leaves, with a dark green face with very light veins, the underside has two wide whiteish bands and a green middle vein. |
Thin bark, forming reddish brown plates. |
Monoic species. Thin catkins, masculine is auxilary, femenine is terminal. Solitary pine cones located at the ends of the branches, made of pointy scales that have seeds on the inside. |
In Chile, it is found between the Maule Region and the Magellan Region. It can be found bordering the Trufúl and Fuy rivers, and the start of the road to the volcano. |