Dominica
751 km²
Caribbean flora
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 […]
DiscoverWhite Mapou
Common name: White Mapou, Red Mapou (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Dominica, Saint Lucia) Description The White Mapou of its scientist Pisonia fragans is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching between 5 and 15 meters in height. It is characterized by smooth bark that can be gray or brown […]
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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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