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What is the national bird and tree of Jamaica?
The national tree of Jamaica is the Blue Mahoe.
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
Why is Jamaica's national tree important?
The Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus Elatus) The Blue Mahoe is the national tree of Jamaica. It is indigenous to the island and grows quite rapidly, often attaining 20m (66ft) or more in height. In wetter districts it will grow in a wide range of elevations, up to 1200m (4000 ft.) and is often used in reforestation. The tree is quite attractive with its straight trunk, broad green leaves and hibiscus-like flowers.
What is the history and meaning of Jamaica's national tree?
The word mahoe is derived from a carib word. blue refers to the blue green streaks in the polish wood giving it a distintive appearance, Talipariti elatum is native to the island of jamaica and cuba in the caribbean.
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
The mahoe tree is also known as?
sea hibiscus
The mahoe tree is also known as w w?
it stands for (what weirdo)
The mahoe tree is also known as What 2 things?
Sea hibiscus or beach hibiscus
New zealand native tree beginning with m?
Puriri, ponga, pohutukawa. All Maori names.
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.
Which tree was brought to Jamaica by captain bligh?
breadfruit tree
What is Taiwan's national tree?
I've done some research and I cannot find a specific national tree for Taiwan, however the blossom of the plum tree is officially used as a national emblem.It's other national emblems are;Masu salmon,Formosan blue magpieBlue Sky with a White Sun
