*Protected plant of Peru * Edible plants in Peru
Gigantic Puya RaimondiiThis bromeliad is considered to be an endangered species, and is highly protected in Peru. This plant may reach up to 10 m in height and with more than three thousand flowers and six million seeds in each plant its reproductive cycle is 40 years. It considered to be the largest Puya and bromeliad species.
Poisonous!! plants in Peru(Thorn Apple)
WARNING:
The Thorn Apple is a large and coarse herb, that branches freely giving it a bushy look to the plant. The plant flowers nearly all the summer.The seeds have in several instances caused death, and accidents have sometimes occurred from swallowing an infusion of the herb in mistake for other preparations, such as senna tea. CAUTION:CAREFUL OF WHAT YOUR KID EATS! A greater number of accidents have occurred among children, who have eaten the half ripe seeds which have a sweetish taste! Amazing Plants!!:)NepenthesPitcher plant vines are plants that have a sweet or foul -smelling nectar in the pitcher that attracts insects, especially ants and flies, that lose their grip on the slick sides and fall into the liquid. The insects are digested by the plants and provide nutrients.
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Torch gingers
Torch Gingers,( also known as the Bunga Kantan, Kaalaa, Asam Cekala and Laksa Flower) are plants that can be used for many things.They are usually used in cooking although many people eat them raw. In some areas the crushed fruits are mixed with water to make a shampoo.
Medicinal plants in PeruUncaria tormentosa
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