Botany Photo of the Day Nothofagus antarctica

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Nothofagus antarctica, or Antarctic beech, has the distinction of being the most southerly-growing tree species in the world, due to its occurrence on Chile’s Hoste Island. We’re continuing with an unplanned focus on plants of South America this week. In addition to southern Chile, Antarctic beech is also native to adjacent parts of Argentina. The […]

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