Rainforests 

are characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence
of epiphytes and lianas and the absence of wildfire. Rainforest can be classified as tropical rainforest or temperate
rainforest, but other types have been described.
Estimates vary from 40% to 75% of all biotic species being indigenous to the rainforests.[1] There may be many millions of
species of plants, insects and microorganisms still undiscovered in tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests have been called
the "jewels of the Earth" and the "world's largest pharmacy", because over one quarter of natural medicines have been
discovered there.[2]