The Circles Of Life 4

"The indigenous people used its sap as a dye for their rituals, making it a very important part of their culture. It’s a symbol for us. The tree is so rare, many people learn about it but never actually get to see it." - Julio Lacerda

An entry for my weekly project about creatures and the people who study, protect, and live for our non-human cohabitants. This one is about a Brazilian artist and his connection to the plants that gives his country its name.

Read the full story:
https://the-circles-of-life.tumblr.com/post/170073105955/paubrasilia-echinata-pernambuco-brazilwood-ft