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Brazil-nut

Brazil-nut are a family primarily found in tropical rainforests, characterized by large, woody trees with distinctive, often showy flowers. These plants commonly possess large, woody fruits and thick, leathery leaves, adaptations that help them thrive in the humid, competitive environment of the forest canopy. The family's unique floral structures are crucial for attracting specific pollinators, aiding in their ecological success.

Scientific classification

Family

Brazil-nut (Lecythidaceae)

Heathers and allies

Vascular plants

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Genus

Couratari Gustavia Bertholletia Careya Cannonball tree Barringtonia Foetidia Eschweilera Planchonia Lecythis

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