Amazon Rainforest Trees….Huicungo (Astrocaryum murumuru)
There are more than a billion Huicungo trees in the rainforest.They grow up to 15 metres and their fruits are edible.
Like many trees in the rainforest the Huicungo uses sharp spines on its trunk to protect it. Some birds ie the Long-billed Wood Creeper, are able to forage for insects without becoming impaled.
The hard seeds of the Huicungo are used to make black rings.
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