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What is Barbados national tree?
beard fig tree
What the lignum vitae plant come from?
Lignum Vitae or to give it its correct name Guaiacum officina'le is a hard wood tree native to the West Indies and warmer areas of North America.
What is Bahamas's state tree?
The Lignum Vitae (scientific name Guaiacum sanctum) is the national tree of the Bahamas.
What are some interesting plants and animals in Jamaica?
humming bird, lignum vitae tree, ackee
What is the scientific name for the Lignum Vitae tree?
The name would be Guaiacum officinale. Family: Zygophyllaceae.
What is the natinal symbol for Jamaica?
The national symbols are: Ackee is the national fruit, Lignum Vitae is the national flower, the Blue Mahoe is the national tree The Doctor bird is the national bird
What is the national bird and tree of Jamaica?
The national tree of Jamaica is the Blue Mahoe.
Is arbor vitae found in the cerebrum?
It's in the cerebellum. When cut in half it looks like an upside down tree, hence arbor vitae.
Name one bahamian herb?
Check out the site below, it comments that there are over 100 plants in the Bahamas that are used for herbal medicine: http://www.bahamasgateway.com/bahamas_bush_medicine.htm The first plant they list is Lignum vitae (Guiacum officinale) or the Tree of Life. It is the national tree of the country, and it has been used historically to treat a weak back. Go read Bahamas Bush Medicine, and enjoy!
What is the national flower of Jamaica?
The Lignum Vitae is the national flower of Jamaica and it is indigenous to Jamaica. People outside of Jamaica did not not know about this flower until plants were taken from Jamaica to England in 1793 by Captain William Bligh. One of the earliest local growers of the tree was Dr Thomas Clarke who introduced it to the eastern parishes in 1778.
What does the term arbor vitae refer to?
The name literally means "Tree of Life" in Latin. It is an evergreen bush related to the Cypress.
What are the names of your national symbol in Jamaica?
We have six (6) of them: 1. The Jamaican Flag 2. The Doctor Bird 3. The Blue Mahoe 4. The Ackee 5. The Lignum Vitae & 6. The Jamaican Coat of Arms
