The Exotic American Island No One Knows About

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14. The Ifil is the official tree of Guam.

For a country with such a diverse biological ecosystem, the Ifil tree rises above the rest to become the islands official tree. The Ifil tree is a coastal tree primarily known to be located in Madagascar all the way to western Polynesia. The Ifil tree can climb to heights of 75 feet. The Ifil tree has large colorful petals that are pollinated primarily by bees.