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Fitzroya cupressoides: The Ancient Evergreen Giant of South America

Fitzroya cupressoides, a majestic evergreen tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family, can reach heights of 40 to 70 meters in South America, with trunk diameters up to 5 meters. Notable for its unique foliage, its leaves have a distinct two white stomatal band. The species is characterized by its reddish-brown trunk. First discovered by Charles Darwin, a specimen in Chile was dated at an astounding 3,622 years old in 1993. Fossils of Fitzroya leaves, 35 million years old, were found in Northwest Tasmania, showcasing its ancient lineage.

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Fitzroya cupressoides: The Ancient Evergreen Giant of South America

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  1. FİTZROYA Class: PinopsidaOrder: PinalesFamily: CupressaceaeGenus: FitzroyaSpecies: F. cupressoides

  2. Çok büyük daima yeşil bir ağaçtır • Güney Amerika 40-60 m • Arjantin'de 70 m • 5 m gövde çapı • Yapraklar 8mm • Kozalaklar 6-8mm çap • Yapraklar iki beyaz stoma bantı ile çizilidir • Kırmızımsı-kahverengi gövde • Charles Darwin (12.6M çapında) buldu • 1993 yılında Şili’de bir örneği 3622 yaşında bulundu • Kuzeybatı Tasmania'nın otlak nehrinde Fitzroya'nın fosilleştirilen yapraklarını bulUNdu. 35 milyon yaşında fosil

  3. kaynakça • www.conifers.org • www.arkive.org

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