indigenous tree
[/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs triː/]
nounfeminine (árvore)pl: indigenous trees / árvores indígenas
árvore indígena
1. A tree species that is native to a particular region and occurs naturally in that area without human introduction
The jacaranda is an indigenous tree of Brazil found throughout the Atlantic Forest.
O jacarandá é uma árvore indígena do Brasil encontrada em toda a Mata Atlântica.
2. A tree that belongs to the original flora of a geographic region, as opposed to introduced or exotic species
Indigenous trees are crucial for maintaining local ecosystems and biodiversity.
As árvores indígenas são cruciais para manter os ecossistemas locais e a biodiversidade.
In Brazil, indigenous trees hold significant cultural and ecological importance, particularly in conservation efforts related to the Amazon rainforest and Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica). The term 'árvore indígena' is widely used in environmental policies, reforestation projects, and indigenous land rights discussions. In Portugal, 'árvore autóctone' is the preferred academic term, while 'indígena' carries more anthropological connotations.
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