A team of researchers has complied a comprehensive list of all known plants that take root throughout North and South America, shedding light on plant diversity and patterns across the two continents.

With information on capitals, years of independence, political developments, and other details on each country, the map below features the array of life that is South America. Next: Argentina ...

A Detailed Map of North and South America's Plant Diversity (10 of 15) Reports and Proceedings. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) ...