Thursday, June 24, 2010
Exotic Plants, Giant trees and Local fruit
Exotic plant species found at the floor of some narrow rivers. It’s about a species probably not cataloged by science. Once you remove one piece (sliver), it regenerates in about 20 minutes. It’s widely used by forest men`s who use their internal juice for rapid healing of open wound (sore, lesion).
piaçava palm - used to make brooms
Cat's claw - anti-inflammatory properties
Bacuri is Amazon rainforest fruit that has a special taste sour and sweet. It is rich in phosphourus, iron and vitamin C. The pulp can be eaten raw or used to make candy, juice, liqueur and ice cream. A delight.
Water’s bush rope. Used to quench one’s thirst in the forest.
Native Brazilian Chestnut tree. Trees over 35 meters tall (114,8 ft)
Chestnut tree fruits
Açai palm - separating the grains
Angelim - Tree of 40 meters tall (131,2 ft) felled by storm
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