Major Vegetation Zones of the Bahamas

Tropical Broadleaf Forests

High rainfall areas (Abaco, Grand Bahama, Andros). Canopy trees: mahogany, cedar, lignum vitae.

Pine Forests

Eleuthera, New Providence. Dominated by Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea), adapted to drier climate.

Mangroves

Coastal intertidal zones. Species: red, black, white mangrove. Vital marine nurseries.

Scrublands

Dry, rocky small islands (Bimini, Cat Cay). Plants: seagrape, bay cedar, thatch palm.

Wetlands

Coastal, riverine, swamp areas. Flora: sawgrass, cattails, water lilies. Critical for water cycle and habitat.