Jurema-branca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jurema-branca |
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Mimosa
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verrucosa
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Mimosa verrucosa, also known as jurema-branca, is a type of plant in the common bean family, called Fabaceae. It's a small shrub or tree that grows in Brazil, especially in the northeastern parts. People sometimes call it "white jurema" or "jurema from Oeiras."
This plant is important because it's considered "near threatened." This means it could be in danger of disappearing in the future. This is mostly due to people clearing land for other uses in the dry areas where it grows.
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About the Jurema-Branca Plant
The jurema-branca plant usually grows to be about 2.5 to 5 meters tall. That's like the height of a small house! Its flowers are pink and shaped like spikes. The tiny parts inside the flower that hold pollen are also pink, but the pollen itself is a creamy color.
What Jurema-Branca is Used For
People use different parts of the jurema-branca plant. The wood is good for making charcoal, which is used for cooking and heating. It's also used as firewood and to make strong wooden stakes. The bark of the tree is sometimes used in traditional medicine.
Why Jurema-Branca is Important
This plant is very important for honey bees. Studies have shown that Mimosa verrucosa provides a lot of pollen for these bees. Pollen is a key food source for bees, helping them to grow and make honey. So, the jurema-branca helps keep bee populations healthy!
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Mimosa verrucosa flowers and leaves.
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Another view of the Mimosa verrucosa plant.
