Producers
Producers are plants that produce energy. They get their energy from the sun. Herbivors are seen eating producers and that is how a food chain is formed.


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Name of Plant: Vanilla
Description of Plant: Vanilla is a member of the orchid family. It is is vine that grows to up to 60-100 feet long.
 
Uses of Plant (consumption/medicinal): This plant produces a taste that is used for cooking and many other things.
 

Name of Plant: Cocao
Description of Plant: A large bean found in the rainforest used for making chocolate.
 
Uses of Plant (consumption/medicinal): This bean makes chocolate and chocolate powder.
 

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Name of Plant: Cashew
Description of Plant: A nut grown on oval leaves. The tree produces white blossoms that become red over time.
 
Uses of Plant (consumption/medicinal): The cashew is used to treat diarrhea and toothache.
 
 
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