Flower Tree of Barbados depicted are The Baobab, Wild cinnamon, Pride of India and Fauna of Anolis Extremus (lizard).
Wild cinnamon (Canella winterana) has aromatic bark has been used as an alternative to true cinnamon. It is a rare tree in Barbados and slow-growing, found in remnants of dry or coastal forest.
Pride of India (Peltophorum pterocarpum) is a large, shade tree, popular in Barbados. The deep yellow flowers followed by copper-coloured pods, provide a stark contrast to the deep green foliage of this leguminous tree. The blossoms have the added bonus of being fragrant at night.
The Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is an African tree which has been introduced throughout the tropics. Its hanging, creamish flowers are pollinated by bats and the pendulous fruits which follow call to mind rats hanging by their tails. Baobab trees are thought to be among the world most long-lived trees.
Anolis Extremus is one of about 300 different lizard species in the genus Anolis. Anolis extremus being the only endemic anole found in Barbados.
Wild cinnamon (Canella winterana) has aromatic bark has been used as an alternative to true cinnamon. It is a rare tree in Barbados and slow-growing, found in remnants of dry or coastal forest.
Pride of India (Peltophorum pterocarpum) is a large, shade tree, popular in Barbados. The deep yellow flowers followed by copper-coloured pods, provide a stark contrast to the deep green foliage of this leguminous tree. The blossoms have the added bonus of being fragrant at night.
The Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is an African tree which has been introduced throughout the tropics. Its hanging, creamish flowers are pollinated by bats and the pendulous fruits which follow call to mind rats hanging by their tails. Baobab trees are thought to be among the world most long-lived trees.
Anolis Extremus is one of about 300 different lizard species in the genus Anolis. Anolis extremus being the only endemic anole found in Barbados.
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