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12 different ecosystems

Costa Rica

The country’s geographic location means that there are predominantly wet seasons on the Atlantic coast and alternating wet and dry seasons on the Pacific side. This mix of weather systems throughout the country contributes to Costa Rica’s rich diversity of species and plants, as well as its different climates and ecosystems.

The aforementioned volcanic islands of prehistoric times are still present in present-day Costa Rica – they are the mountain ranges that stretch across the center of the country. Costa Rica is known for its tropical forests and dream beaches, but the country’s mountains are at least as great a wonder.

Cerro Chirripó, at 3,820 meters, is the highest mountain in the country.

By comparison, Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, is just 2962 meters.

The volcanic soils surrounding the mountains contribute in large part to the lush plant life found throughout Costa Rica. Combined with the tropical climate, this leads to a variety of different ecosystems – an incredible 12 in all!

For a country that makes up just 0.03 percent of the world’s total land mass, an incredible number. These range from tropical forests, cool mountain cloud forests to mangroves, wetlands, tropical lowland rainforests and coral reefs. Each ecosystem is unique and incredibly rich in individual animal and plant species.

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Plant Diversity of

Costa Rica

Costa Rica has the greatest plant diversity in the world with trees, aquatic and terrestrial plants, flowers and plant species that amaze even experienced biologists.

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Anacardium excelsum_3

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Anacardium Excelsum

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Anacardium Excelsum

This tree species is found mainly on the banks of rivers and streams. It is a large tree that can reach a height of up to 40 meters and a diameter of up to 1.5 meters!

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astronium graveoleans01

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Astronium Graveoleans

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Astronium Graveoleans

This is a hard, noblewood tree that is cut down for furniture making and other crafts, and has therefore unfortunately become rare.

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Brosimum-alicastrum_3

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Brosimum Alicastrum

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Brosimum Alicastrum

The breadnut tree is a fast-growing evergreen deciduous tree that reaches growth heights of up to 30 meters or more. Trunk diameter can exceed 1 meter.

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Byrsonima-crassifolia_2

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Byrsonima Crassifolia

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Byrsonima Crassifolia

This is a slow growing large shrub or tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. Its fruits are eaten raw or cooked as a dessert.

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Madrone

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Calycophyllum Candidísimum

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Calycophyllum Candidísimum

This tree, with a height of about 25 meters, is known for its flowering. Its wood (hardwood) is used for making bows and arrows.

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Cassia grandis_2

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Cassia Grandis

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Cassia Grandis

This tree can grow up to 25 meters high with dark green foliage and very showy pink flowers in clusters.

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SONY DSC

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Catalpa Longísima

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Catalpa Longísima

This tree grows about 25 meters high and has white or pink flowers. The wood is hard and resistant, brown in color with dark veins and is used for common work, poles, beams, carpentry, joinery and construction.

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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Cedrela Odorata

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Cedrela Odorata

The West Indian cedar is a plant species in the mahogany family and reaches a growth height of over 40 meters. The trunk diameter reaches up to 3 meters.

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