Monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana)

The monkey puzzle tree, scientifically named Araucaria araucana, stands out with its sharp, scale-like leaves that spiral around its branches, giving it a reptilian look. It also produces large cones that attract birds and squirrels. The name "monkey puzzle" originated from a 19th-century remark suggesting that its spiky, unique structure would be a challenging puzzle for monkeys to climb, even though monkeys are not found in its native regions of Chile and Argentina.