The name would be Guaiacum officinale. Family: Zygophyllaceae.
The state tree of the Bahamas is the Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale), which is known for its dense, tough wood and blue to purple flowers. It is a symbol of strength and beauty in the Bahamian ecosystem.
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.
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humming bird, lignum vitae tree, ackee
The Lignum Vitae, also known as "tree of life," is the national tree of the Bahamas. It is a slow-growing tree that produces blue flowers and dense wood that is used for making various items like musical instruments and boat parts.
The term "tree of life" appears to be a metaphor comparing the complexity of life to the many branches of a tree, so there is either no such plant called the tree of life, or there are a number of plants by this name dependant on global location.The breadfruit tree, of the Philippines and of other Pacific Islands, is probably the closest to being awarded this distinction due to the incredible nutritional value of its fruits, not to mention its value as timber in early shipbuilding. Its scientific name is Artocarpus altilis.
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
The national tree of Jamaica is the Blue Mahoe.
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!
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