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What are the differences between Mexican cocoa?
The cacao or cocoa tree grows in tropical areas of Mexico, in a band between 20 ° north and 20 ° south of Ecuador, in the lowlands where they suffer non less than 16 ° C. Although it needs heat, it can not stand the sun’s rays directly therefore they are protected under the shade of “mother” trees called cacahuanantli. From the trunk and branches grows the fruit called cob. It is a hard-shelled oval and contains white flesh inside. The pulp protects the cacao seeds. Each fruit contains between 30 and 40 seeds.According to their qualities and conditions there are different types. The criollo cacao, grows wild in Mexico…
The wildlife of the Riviera Maya and its environment VI
Scientific: Ceiba pentandra Gaertn. Maaya t’aan: Ya’ax che’, yáax che’ English: Kapok Description: This tree can be very large, capable of reaching 70 meters (230 feet) in height in tall forest areas. It has a thick green trunk, bearing short spines. The branches usually spread horizontally, providing a lot of shade. The large leaves look a bit like human hands, and the fruits are filled with seeds, covered with a cotton-like material. Habitat: Because of its great size, it requires sufficient soil and subterranean support for its deep roots; these often draw water from underground cenotes (limestone caves). For this reason large specimens are found very rarely in the low…
