Forest Biomes of North America
A Complete Listing of all Major Forest Communities

Central American Rain Forest

Alternative Names:
Tropical rain forest, selva.

Notable Trees and Plants:
Various Families of Broadleaf Evergreen Trees, with Bromeliads and Epiphytic Orchids; Extreme Diversity.

Weather Conditions:
Warm winters, hot summers.
Very moist winters, very moist summers.

Growing Season:
Hot

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