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roble beech

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Also known as: Nothofagus obliqua
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The term "roble beech" refers to Nothofagus obliqua, a deciduous tree species native to Chile and Argentina. It is part of the Nothofagus genus, commonly known as southern beeches, which are found in cooler regions of the Southern Hemisphere.1

Roble beech trees can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet) tall and are valued for their useful wood. This hardwood is pink-brown and used in flooring and cabinetmaking. Along with the Antarctic beech (Nothofagus antarctica), the roble beech is planted as an ornamental in other continents. The distribution of southern beeches is often cited as evidence for continental drift.1

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