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The Trees of Guam

An article by Benjamin C. Stone that explains the most common found plants and trees on the island, as well as their habitats

The Trees of Guam Photo 1

A ‘yoga’ (Elaeocarpus joga) tree, showing the layered branches

The Trees of Guam Photo 3

Cerbera dilatate Markgraf, a relative of the plumeria. Locally: ‘chiute.’

The Trees of Guam Photo 4

The ‘puting’ (Barringtonia asiatica), a common large tree of Guam’s rocky limestone cliffs and coastlines

The Trees of Guam Photo 5

Pandanus fragrans Gaud. Taken near Barrigada Hill

The Trees of Guam Photo 6

Flowers and leaves of the ‘faia’ at close range

The Trees of Guam Photo 7

‘Faia’ (Tristiropis obtusangula Radlh.) at Northwest Field, with ‘kafu’ surrounding it

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This picture of the largest section of Tarzan Falls, located on the Ylig River north of the Fena Reservoir reservation was taken by Benjamin C. Stone