Rare Giant Tree Species Discovered in Andes

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Category : International Published on: May 07 2026

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Scientists have discovered a rare giant tree species in the Andes mountain range in South America. The Andes, stretching about 7,000 km across seven countries including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, is a major biodiversity hotspot.
The region features diverse ecological zones from tropical forests to alpine habitats, supporting many endemic species. This botanical discovery adds to the known plant diversity of the Andes and highlights the importance of high-altitude ecosystems like cloud forests in preserving unique flora through field surveys and genetic analysis.

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Rare Giant Tree Species Discovered in Andes