I thought the group might like to see today's picture of the cone
from a Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii).
http://www.box.net/shared/static/rqout10cgc.jpg
The top of the lower picture shows the 4 cm long nut. The flesh is
packed with nourishment, but is tasteless. It does not even have a
hint of resin.

If this is the same as the monkey-puzzle tree - they're used in
Chilean cooking, you might ask local Chileans what they do with
them. Araucaria-nut season is a big deal there.

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