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Protium heptaphyllum, also known as almécega, breu, and almíscar, is a species of tree from South America commonly found in the areas of Brazil, the Guyanas, and Venezuela. The plant is typically harvested by locals for resin, food, wood, and other medical uses.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Protium
- Family
- Burseraceae
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