The Rich Diversity of Epiphytes in Jamaican Forests: Nature’s Aerial Wonders
The Diversity of Epiphytes in Jamaican Forests Jamaica’s forests are a hotspot for biodiversity, and one of the most fascinating yet often overlooked elements of this ecosystem is the epiphyte. These “air plants” don’t root in soil—they grow on other plants, mainly trees, without taking nutrients from their hosts. Instead, they absorb moisture and nutrients…