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Queñoa
Polylepis spp.
Native species
Native high-Andean tree, adapted to cold and altitude. Its forests help conserve water and protect mountain soils.
Fun fact
Some species of queñoa grow above 4,000 metres.
Stop 4 of 11
Polylepis spp.
Native species
Native high-Andean tree, adapted to cold and altitude. Its forests help conserve water and protect mountain soils.
Some species of queñoa grow above 4,000 metres.