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Nothofagaceae

Description Nothofagaceae is a plant family that includes several species of deciduous and evergreen trees native to the southern hemisphere. These trees are commonly found in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and New Guinea. The name “Nothofagus” means “false beech”, as these trees resemble the beech trees of the northern hemisphere. However, Nothofagaceae is a distinct family of trees with…