What trees grow in Martinique?

Martinique's forests contain a variety of tree species, including:

- Mahoe (Hibiscus tiliaceus): A native tree that grows abundant at low elevations.

- Wild Tamarind (Lysiloma latisiliquum): A coastal tree that produces edible fruits and is used for its high-quality wood.

- Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus): A large evergreen tree that grows at higher altitudes.

- Sandbox Tree (Hura crepitans): A large deciduous tree with distinctive spiky fruits that explode and release seeds when dry.

- Mountain Guava (Psidium cattleianum): A small evergreen tree that produces edible, aromatic fruits.

- West Indian Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni): A valuable timber tree that produces high-quality wood used in furniture and boatbuilding.

- Caribbean Pine (Pinus caribaea): A coniferous tree that grows in savanna-type areas.

- Bois Bande (Casearia arborea): A tree with strong and durable wood, popular for making furniture and construction.

- Breadnut (Artocarpus altilis): A tall evergreen tree producing large, edible fruits that can be baked or eaten as a cooked vegetable.

- Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa): A rare and precious hardwood tree prized for its deep reddish-brown color and used for making luxury goods.

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