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Psychotria sp.

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Description:

This brightly coloured plant is believed to contain high levels of toxicity, however it is written that there is a Brazilian tribe that makes a tea out of it and uses this for a spiritual ritual. The guide in Trinidad told us to definitely not touch it.

Habitat:

seen on one of the rainforest trails at asa Wright's Trinidad.

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