: any of a genus (Araucaria of the family Araucariaceae, the araucaria family) of South American or Australian coniferous trees that resemble pines and are often grown as ornamentals especially : monkey puzzle.

What does Araucaria mean in Latin?

Word origin. C19: from New Latin (arbor) Araucaria (tree) from Arauco, a province in Chile. 'Sputnik'

What is Araucaria used for?

The Aboriginal Australians used the timber from Araucaria cunninghamii for the construction of boomerangs and coolamons. Aboriginals also used the sap to make glues used for axes and handles and other tools. Seeds were roasted and pounded into damper.