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Many yareta plants in Bolivia are over 3,000 years old. However the plant is becoming threatened because it is dried and used as fuel.

Many yareta plants in Bolivia are over 3,000 years old. However the plant is becoming threatened because it is dried and used as fuel.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2011
Date Uploaded: 01.2012
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Camera: NIKON D300S
Copyright: © Dan Gindling