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The Ceiba tree in native to Costa Rica and is one of the fastest growing trees in the world. The Ceiba tree can grow 13 ft a year and is often used for reforestation projects because of its speedy growing pace. This unique tree can reach a hight of 200 ft and is believed to be sacred my indigenous Costa Ricans. Wild orchids are very common in Costa Rica and are considered one of the prettiest flowers in the world. Orchids grow best in tropical areas and bloom at the start of the rainy season. The richest diversity of orchids can be found in the tropics. There are over 1300 species of orchids in Costa Rica and they are all pollinated by bees, wasps, flies, and hummingbirds. Orchids make up a very big part of the flowers in Costa Rica and are important to the country. The national flower of Costa Rica is the Guarianthe Skinneri. A type of orchid. Their scents can can be used for perfume, and sometimes used for medicine.
The Bromeliad is a type of flower that is known for its spiky leaves and bright colors. The "spiky leaves" on Bromeliads are actually scales called rosettes that are attached to the center of the flower. The purpose of the rosettes is to collect water! And while these amazing flowers may seem rare, did you know that pineapples are a type of Bromeliad? They are actually very common. There are more than 2000 species of Bromeliads in Costa Rica and a large portion of the Bromeliads in Costa Rica grow on the Ceiba tree. The beautifully colored Bromeliads can be found in rain forests and cloud forests throughout Costa Rica.
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ABOUTHello everybody! I'm Kylie. This summer I took a trip to Costa Rica and came across many different types of plants that I've never seen before in the US. These plants completely took my interest so I decided to do additional research on them. I discovered so much about Costa Rican plants and am excited to share what I have learned with all of you. I will teach you all about these Costa Rican plants through photos, writing entries, and art work that I have created. Enjoy! SOURCES:
https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/cropfactsheets/pejibaye.html http://www.therealcostarica.com/costa_rica/orchids_flowers.html http://www.montezumabeach.com/costa-rica-orchids/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchidaceae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterolobium_cyclocarpum http://www.villascostarica.com/costa-rica-nature.html |