Tropical+Rainforest+Plants

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 * Native Origins of Economic Plants ** Plants listed below are native to these regions. Many are now grown in other areas of the tropics also.

for buildingBamboo is the world's largest grass and is native to many parts of the world. It is grown throughout the tropics and is used as a source of food as well as for construction and weaving. It has great strength and is used in Japan as scaffolding sk skyscrapers. = ﻿ o ﻿ ur daily dependence on plant products of tropical origin is astounding. For instance,﻿ = latin America and Africa are major suppliers of coffee and cacao (from which we derive chocolate), while Asia produces most of our rice and natural rubber. Our lives are enriched by beautiful hardwoods, spices, essential oils and fruits. In addition, tropical countries export many fibers, gums, resins, dyes, and plant essences that we may never see directly, but which are widely used in medicine and industry.
 * Bamboo **