tropical vegetation
Equatorial plant life
Tropical vegetation refers to the plant life found in tropical regions—the warm, humid zones near the equator.
The term encompasses rainforests, mangroves, and other lush growth characteristic of these climates: The island was covered in dense tropical vegetation.
It often suggests abundance and biodiversity, with year-round growing conditions supporting thick foliage.
- fernSpore-spreading vascular plant
- palm treeTropical plant with fronds
- bromeliadTropical plant, often epiphytic
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
rainforest · bamboo · rafflesia · humid air · epiphyte · taro · strangler fig · swamp forest · rubber tree · mahogany · philodendron · orchid · baobab tree · understory · forest floor · palms · jungle · hanging vines
- Virgin IslandsSaint Thomas, Saint Croix, Saint John, Caribbean Sea, archipelago