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How many tree species?

  • Foto do escritor: Guilherme Oliveira
    Guilherme Oliveira
  • 19 de abr. de 2017
  • 1 min de leitura

Over 60,000 species, richest diversity found in Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia. 60% of the species native to a single country, most endemic country is Brazil. Leguminosae is the most numerous family. Here is my current favorite: Ceiba pentandra, the giant Samaúma. OK, now go hug one!

 
 
 
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