The botanists role on your trip
The botanist is the person who will be teaching you about the vegitation and explaining to you how it thrives in this harsh yet beautiful environment. Throughout your trip he will be on hand for all of your questions and anything plant related you need help with. When exploring the Rainforest he will point out important plants and even show you plants you can eat! We have provided you with a list of basic plants and information here so you can get a general idea of what you will be seeing on your trip.
This is a Brazil nut tree is found in and around the amazon Rainforest. The nuts that it produces are harvested and sold around the world.
Bromeliad is a complex flower that thrives in the amazon Rainforest. It is full of vibrant color that lightens up the dark Rainforest.
This image is of the Sapodilla tree. The fruit is said to taste like pear, but it is most famous for the sap that comes out which is called chicle. The indigenous tribes used it as the first chewing gum and is now used in many big brand gum companies.
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