Flora The breadfruit tree is very widespread in tropical regions and is also found amid the island's plethora of fruit trees. © Ariel Fuchs
The island's flora consists of numerous spices and perfume plants including ylang-ylang, vanilla, cinnamon trees, clove trees and nutmeg. In the south, you will also see baobabs. The interior is covered with coconut tree and breadfruit tree forests, and the mangrove proliferates along the bays.