Flora of Venezuela
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The flora of Venezuela consists of a huge variety of unique plants; around 38% of the estimated 21,000 species of plants found in the country are endemic to Venezuela. Overall, around 48% of Venezuela's land is forested; this includes over 60% of the Venezuelan Amazon.
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- BBC News. New species uncovered in Venezuela.
- Global Forest Watch. Venezuela: Overview
