Lagarostrobos

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Lagarostrobos franklinii, the Huon pine or Macquarie pine, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae, native to the wet southwestern corner of Tasmania, Australia. It is the sole species in the genus Lagarostrobos; one former species, L. colensoi (endemic to New Zealand) formerly included has been transferred to a new genus Manoao. The genus was also formerly included in a broader circumscription of the genus Dacrydium. In molecular phylogenetic analyses Lagorostrobos was found to be related to Parasitaxus (a parasitic and monotypic genus from New Caledonia) and Manoao, but their exact relationships are unresolved. The wood has a golden-yellow colour, fine grain, and natural oils that provide resistance to decay. Methyl eugenol contributes to the timber's characteristic odour and perservative properties. It has been planted in the grounds of Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and has done well. Two healthy specimens can also be found at Torosay Castle, Isle of Mull.

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