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Discover the Endangered Lempiras Tree: A Rare Gem of Panama and Costa Rica

Lempiras (Cryptocarya woodii) is a species of tree in the family Lauraceae. It is endemic to Panama and Costa Rica, where it grows in tropical rainforests. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has dark green, glossy leaves that are elliptical in shape. The bark is smooth and grayish-brown, while the fruit is a small, purple berry. Lempiras is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss and over-harvesting for its timber and fruit.

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