👉 Picuris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. Picuris are native to Central and South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. They have been cultivated for their aromatic oil and bark, which is used as a natural preservative. The scientific name "Picrus" comes from Latin "picus," meaning "sun," referring to the sunflower-like flowers of Picuriopsis carnea. The
