The juçara tree, native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, was nearly harvested to extinction for its palm hearts. Now, a local startup is helping farmers sell the tree’s berries instead ...

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The juçara tree, native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, was nearly harvested to extinction for its palm hearts. Now, a local startup is helping farmers sell the tree’s berries instead ...