Rauli
Nothofagus alpina
Nothofagus alpina, also called raulí or raulí beech, is a species of plant in the Nothofagaceae family. A deciduous tree, it grows in Chile and Argentina, reaching 50 m (160 ft) in height and more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) in diameter. It is distributed from 35 to 42° south latitude. It is found in the Andes. It tolerates low temperatures and heavy winds. It has a straight and cylindrical trunk with grey bark.
- Scientific name
- Nothofagus alpina
- Family
- Nothofagaceae
- IUCN status
- LC