What kinds of plants does Venezuela have?

Here are some of the most recognizable plants in Venezuela.

• Orchids. Venezuela has over 25,000 different species of orchids. ...
• Araguaney Tree. The araguaney tree is the national tree of Venezuela. ...
• Moriche Palm Tree. The moriche palm tree grows in the swamps of the Orinoco Delta. ...
• Andean Lupine Flower. ...
• Andean Frailejon Plant.

1. How many plant species are in Venezuela?
2. How many species of orchids are in Venezuela?
3. What is the plant life in Venezuela?
4. What is the Venezuelan flower?
5. What is the main food in Venezuela?
6. Does it get cold in Venezuela?
7. Does Venezuela have pine trees?
8. How many islands does Venezuela have?
9. What is the national bird of Venezuela?
10. What is the religion of Venezuela?
11. What is the motto of Venezuela?

How many plant species are in Venezuela?

The flora of Venezuela consists of a huge variety of unique plants; around 38% of the estimated 30,000 species of plants found in the country are endemic to Venezuela.

How many species of orchids are in Venezuela?

In contrast to Colombia and Ecuador, the checklist of Venezuelan orchids currently includes approximately 1500 species and is it not expected to exceed 1600 species.

What is the plant life in Venezuela?

Most of Venezuela's vegetation is tropical and evergreen or semideciduous. Forests cover some two-fifths of the land, and savanna grasses cover about half. Variations in elevation and rainfall create differences in vegetation.

What is the Venezuelan flower?

The national flower is the orchid Cattleya mossiae, known as flor de Mayo ("May flower"). It was first discovered in the northern land in 1849 and was given the status of national flower on 23 May 1951. The national tree is the araguaney (Tabebuia chrysantha).

What is the main food in Venezuela?

Food staples include corn, rice, plantains, yams, beans and several meats. Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, eggplants, squashes, spinach and zucchini are also common sides in the Venezuelan diet. Ají dulce and papelón are found in most recipes. Worcestershire sauce is also used a frequently in stews.

Does it get cold in Venezuela?

Weather and climate

Venezuela's location perched 8° above the equator, means it generally enjoys a balmy warm climate. Temperatures don't fluctuate wildly, hovering between 26°C (79°F) and 28°C (82°F) and making the country something of an all year round destination.

Does Venezuela have pine trees?

In Venezuela, the Caribbean pine usually grows on the allu- vial weathered soils of the Mesa formations, highly washed with a high sand con- tent, low moisture retention capacity and scarce nutrients in the surface layers (Fassbender et al. 1979a).

How many islands does Venezuela have?

The country has managed to retain its authentic beauty and charm and is an unspoiled land. It has over 300 islands in total, and a majority of them are virgin lands.

What is the national bird of Venezuela?

Fun Facts about the Troupial

Troupials are the national bird of Venezuela.

What is the religion of Venezuela?

The U.S. government estimates 96 percent of the population is Catholic. The remaining population includes evangelical Protestants, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church of Jesus Christ), Jehovah's Witnesses, Muslims, Baha'is, and Jews.

What is the motto of Venezuela?

Dios y Federación (English: God and Federation) is considered the traditional state motto of Venezuela.