Southern beeches (Nothofagaceae)

Southern beeches

Southern beeches comprises a group of broadleaf trees and shrubs recognized by their characteristic scalloped leaves, which vary in shape but commonly maintain a symmetrical form. These leaves are integral for thriving in temperate forest environments, facilitating efficient water capture and sunlight absorption. Uniquely, the tiny, cup-shaped flowers of southern beeches play a crucial role in its reproduction, depicting an adaptation to pollination under diverse climatic conditions.

Scientific classification

Family

Southern beeches (Nothofagaceae)

Order

Beeches, walnuts, and allied trees

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