Dipteryx oleifera
A rainforest tree with edible seeds and lightning-resistant properties.
Its almond-flavored seeds are edible and sold locally, while the oily seedpods are used as torches. The tree is notable for its pink flowers and as a critical food source for the great green macaw.
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