caatinga

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/kɑːˈtɪŋɡə/ English

Definitions

noun

A sparse, thorny wooded area of northeastern Brazil containing drought-resistant trees.

Related words

Synonyms

taquara cativo caraipe bracatinga jacitara taique atlantic forest brazil mandacaru cashew araca candelabra tree carajara carajaru carajura caraguata

Associated

xerophytic biome carnauba xeric parakeet thorny cacti macaw cear sert bahia ecological

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