Campinarana

  • Title

    Campinarana

  • Definition

    A Brazilian name for a low forest growing on white sand which is the first step in plant succession starting with open, white sand areas caused by disturbance, then to campina, followed by campinarana, and finally to terra firme forest.

  • Notes

    Campinarana means similar to campina.

  • Related Terms

    Pollen guide

    Terra firme

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