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Araucaria (Known species of this genus)

The known species of this genus number about ten, and inhabit South America, Australia, New Caledonia, and the South Pacific Islands. To those described on p. 106, Vol. I., the following should now be added: A. Mulleri (Muller's). l. oval, imbricated, almost flat, longitudinally marked with small, whitish spots arranged in series, cones ovoid, 5 1/2in. long, 3 1/2in. broad; scales about 12/5in. long and broad. New Caledonia, 1884. Plant ultimately forming a large tree, with spreading, plume-like branches. (F. & P. 1884, p. 27; I. H. ser. iv. 449.)