Dominica
751 km²
Caribbean flora
La Dominique peut se vanter d'une diversité végétale phénoménale d'environ 155 familles et 1226 espèces de plantes vasculaires. Le nombre d'espèces indigènes comprend les Ptéridophytes (194), les Gymnospermes (1), les Monocotylédones (518) et les Dicotylédones (1 445). La Dominique possède plusieurs espèces végétales qui sont enregistrées comme endémiques à l'île, par exemple Sabinea carinalis (Bwa Kwaib), la fleur nationale de la Dominique.
Sporophile or (Black Father)
Taxonomic Classification Description The term “sporophile” refers to several species of birds belonging to the genus Sporophila, found primarily in Central and South America, but also in the Caribbean. These birds are small seed-eaters with thick, short beaks, adapted to their diet. Common Species There […]
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Taxonomic Classification Description Aniba rosaeodora, more commonly known as Rosewood, is a tree in the Lauraceae family, well known for its aromatic wood and for the production of essential oil used in perfumery. Habitat and ecology Aniba rosaeodora is a species native to the Amazon […]
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"Venus's Hair" Fern
Description The “Venus Hair Fern” or Adiantum capillus-veneris, scientifically known as Adiantum capillus-veneris, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Pteridaceae family. It is widely known for its delicate and graceful fronds, often used for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Adiantum capillus-veneris is a small to […]
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The golf ferm
Description The golden fern, scientifically known as Acrostichum aureum, in the Pteridaceae family, also known as the “marsh fern,” is a large fern that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It has thick, leathery fronds (fern leaves) that range in color from green to […]
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Seaside grape tree
Description The Sea Grape, scientifically known as Coccoloba uvifera, is a shrub that can reach 10 meters in height. It owes its name to its fruits that resemble bunches of grapes, initially green then purple when ripe, called “achenes”. In terms of its appearance, its […]
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Caribbean Balisier
Description The Caribbean Bali (Heliconia caribaea) is an iconic flowering plant of the region. It is easily distinguished by its colorful bracts ranging from yellow to orange-red, often compared to overlapping parrot beaks. These bracts surround small white flowers and are accompanied by evergreen green […]
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White Mahogany
Description White Mahogany (Simarouba amara), also known as Bois Blanc in Creole, is an evergreen tree that can reach 15 m in height. Its bark and roots are renowned for their fever-reducing, tonic, and antimicrobial properties. This smooth-trunked tree has alternate leaves composed of 9 […]
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Mangrove (Palétuviers)
Les palétuviers, uniques arbres capables de vivre dans l’eau saline (espèces halophiles). Il existe quatre espèces principales de palétuviers, chacune adaptée à la salinité, au sol et l’environnement dans lesquels elles évoluent.
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Mountain oleander
Un des rares gymnospermes, ses ovules nus et visibles sur les écailles au niveau des rameaux de l’arbre. Endémique des Antilles, il est plus présent en Guadeloupe qu’ailleurs et est également nommé « Bois rose ».
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