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If
you have explored the cell structure topics in Life Science Safari
you are ready to go on a real adventure!
Safari Sally needs you to travel to the rain forests
of Central and South America to find a gumbolimbo tree.
- Scientific name: Bursera simaruba
- Family : Burseraceae
- Genus: Bursera
- Species: simaruba
The bark has been reported as a topical
remedy for skin problems like skin sores, measles, sunburn, insect
bites and rashes.
Scientists need to find samples of these trees to investigate
the medicinal value. Perhaps, new medicines can be developed!
Safari Sally has given you a map and an approximate location
of Bursera simaruba (the gumbolimbo tree).
You will have to answer 10 questions correctly to find
them.
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