Q. Paubrasilia echinata is the national tree species of which country?
Answer: Brazil
Notes: Brazilwood or Paubrasilia echinata, the national tree of Brazil has been maintained in the Appendix II by the 19th COP19 to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The items under Appendix II may not necessarily be threatened with extinction. The national wood of Brazil is a medium-sized tree that belongs to the Fababceae family. It is an endemic species of the Atlantic Forest of the country. Its wood is mainly used to make bows for musical instruments.
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