How does the guam flower protect itself

The USFS estimated that 72, ifit trees were on Guam, or four ifit trees per hectare if distributed evenly over the limestone forest. The USFS report estimated 40 percent of the ifit trees were between 12 and 22 cm diameter breast height dbh at 1.

Intsia accounted for less than one percent of total estimated trees greater than 12 cm dbh on Guam. Ifit was present on six of the nine survey areas with a mean diameter at breast height 1.

Feral ungulates pigs and Philippine deer are known to browse ifit seedlings preventing successful regeneration of ifit seedlings in the wild or survival of planted ifit in the forest understory. The most documented serious threat to ifit on Guam, though, is the psyllid, Insnesia glabrascuta. Psyllids, also known as jumping plant lice, are small insects that feed plant parts and very host specific.

Insnesia is a serious pest to ifit because it feeds on new leaves, stems, and flowers resulting in trees becoming defoliated and unable to flower. The University of Guam, however, has been experimenting with a variety of pesticides to treat psyllids on on ifit trees. Before World War II, when large mature ifit trees were still in abundance, it was primarily utilized in home construction supporting poles, flooring, rafters, etc.

Today, under Guam law it is illegal to cut live ifit trees although poaching of mature ifit trees still occurs. Ifit, however, is still the most popular wood for local carvers on Guam. By Robert W. Elevitch, Craig R. Fosberg, Francis R. The Vegetation of Micronesia. Marler, Thomas E. Miller, Ross. Morton, John M. Amidon, and Lena R. Perry, Gad, and John M. Safford, William E. The Useful Plants of the Island of Guam. Stone, Benjamin C. Thaman, Randolph R.

The best way to experience and protect seagrasses is to snorkel over them, not walk through them. Here are some tips for snorkeling in seagrass:. Go during high tide: seagrasses generally live in very shallow water, going during high tide allows you to better swim over the seagrass 2. Observe closely: there are many amazing animals hiding in our seagrasses, however some of them are small and well camouflaged and shy, so go slowly and be sure to also look on the sediment in between the seagrasses and on the seagrass blades themselves.

Visit Piti Bomb Holes Marine Preserve: This location is one the easiest places to access to check out some seagrasses: Snorkelers and divers often walk right by the seagrasses on the way to the coral reef. If you choose to explore these seagrasses remember to snorkel instead of walking through them! Seagrasses provide our island community with many benefits, including:. Don't trample seagrasses: repeated trampling of seagrasses can damage them.

Notice that you can enjoy the colorful rolled sushi that many restaurants boast about. Guam is full of colorful tropical flowers throughout the year. Various flowers can also be seen in each village. Many colorful flowers are in bloom year round.

Even in the garden of hotels and private houses, you will see beautiful tropical flowers. The representative one is hibiscus and the plumeria used for making leis. Also, bright red flowers called frame trees are often seen along the side of streets.

You can see these flowers everywhere, including the hotel gardens and the private homes and businesses.

Plumeria It is an elegant flower that has a sweet smell commonly used to make the plumeria lei and wreaths for headwear. Chamorro Culture Chamorro Culture. Chamorro culture and nature Feel the Chamorro original culture.