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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus: | Dinizia |
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D. jueirana-facao
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| Dinizia jueirana-facao G. P. Lewis & G. S. Siqueira[2] | |
Dinizia jueirana-facao is a tree in the family Fabaceae which grows in a restricted area of rainforest in Espírito Santo state in Brazil. It was first described by G. P. Lewis & G. S. Siqueira in 2004.[2][3] Its specific name derives from its local name, "jueirana-facão".[4] There are currently fewer than 25 specimens in existence, making the species critically endangered.[2][1]
The tree can grow up to 130 feet and weigh over 60 tons.[5]
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