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Rainforest Plants – Sangre de Grada

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Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Croton Species: lechleri, salutaris, palanostigma Common names: dragon’s blood, drago, sangue de drago, sangue de agua General Description: thisa tree that grows from 30 to 60 feet high in the upper Amazon rainforest of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is also the name of the red latex sap from the Peruvian Rainforest that has been used for centuries for healing sores and bleeding. The tree is a sustainable rainforest resource that has many potential applications. Uses: Although Read More

Four Major Insults That Peru Has Gone Through

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The bigger you get, the more prepared you should be for criticism. With a population of around 30 million, Peru is quite large and gets its share of criticism, both fair and unfair. Here are four memorable insults that Peru and Peruvians have endured – some are recent quarrels, others are long-running grudges. 1) The ABC television network Vs. Peru The Internet recently lit up with conflict after a joke at Peru’s expense on the popular show “Modern Family” which Read More