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Polylepis rugulosa

This is a small tree, which is unable to grow more than 4 metres in height. It features a reddish brown bark with brilliant compound leaves. The tree's fruit and flowers are generally unnoticeable since they are shrouded by the tree's foliage.

Polylepis rugulosa is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is primarily found in the Andes region of South America in Bolivia, Chile and Peru. It is currently threatened by habitat loss. This is a small tree, which is unable to grow more than 4 metres in height. It features a reddish brown bark with brilliant compound leaves. The tree's fruit and flowers are generally unnoticeable since they are shrouded by the tree's foliage. More