The Tree Adorning the Streets of Bogota with Red Beads: False Pepper

While walking in Bogota, the capital of Kolombiya, it is common to frequently encounter trees adorned with small red or pink beads hanging in parks…

Although many people see these trees every day, they do not know what they are or their history; they are only interested in their visual aesthetics. However, these small, delicate-looking red grains hold a…