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Allamanda Flower Barbados

A determined climber and one of the most popular flowers in Barbadian gardens is the Allamanda. Although a native to Brazil, the Allamnada was brought to Barbados and now screams its yellow buttercup shaped flowers all over the island. The Allamanda is a woody...

Purslane along the coast of Barbados

Some of you may have heard of it, some of you not, nonetheless we will tell you anyway. Nik-named Pursley by many Barbadians - however more globally known as Purslane - is a succulent plant found along many coasts of Barbados. Not only does it make for a pretty...

The Black Pearl of Barbados

The Black Pearl or Velvet-Seed Tree officially called The Mgambo Tree is a highly ornamental small tree that has shiny foliage and an attractive growth habit with a nice rounded canopy; this makes them well suited to small tropical gardens or as a beautiful...

Crown of Thorns Barbados

The Crown of Thorns, scientifically known as Euphorbia Milii, is a woody, spiny, climbing succulent shrub with shoots reaching a height of six (6) feet.  Leaves are found primarily on young growth, and the plant may defoliate completely if put under moisture or...

Begonias in Barbados

Scattered across Barbados are these interestingly shaped and edible (yes you read that correctly) flowers called Begonias. Found mainly in the colours of pink, red, white and purple, Begonias blossom...

Cannon Ball Tree Barbados

Today we are going to feature The Cannon Ball Tree which even as a local of Barbados, I did not know existed until last week when I was strolling through the Chattel Village in Holetown. This exotic tropical flowering tree is scientifically known as ...

Red and Pink Ginger Lily Flowers Barbados

One of Barbados' most popular tropical flowers is the ginger lily (Alpinia purpurata). It can be seen in many gardens across the island such as Andromeda Gardens and Welchman Hall Gully, or even in a local's backyard. The ginger lily is a cone shaped...