This picture shows a close-up of the prickly shoots and ball-shaped seed cones on the branches of a monkey puzzle tree. Also known as a Chilean pine, the Latin name for this particular species is: Araucaria araucana. Monkey puzzles are a relatively common sight in the parkland gardens of stately homes, while specimens can also be found within graveyards and sub-tropical botanical gardens.
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