Vegetation & Wildlife

Flora

At any time of year, lush greenery covers our hillsides, sprinkled with bursts of colour. Our blossoming flora provides a picture-perfect backdrop to every Bermuda retreat.

• Bermudians are known around the world as "Onions." Our island soil produced especially savoury onions that were in huge demand
• Our gardens range from large, formal estates to miniature jungles or simple vegetable plots
• Our flowering plants come in all colours, but purple bougainvillea is especially popular
• Local farmers grow and sell fruits and vegetables at roadside stands
• Native trees have been used for both house construction and high fashion

Fauna

Serenading tree frogs, endangered sea turtles, 350 types of birds, 650 species of fish - our island hosts a bevy of beasts. Few can resist our delightfully temperate conditions and stunningly clean waters.

• The white-tailed tropicbird, the Longtail, is a frequent visitor here and appears on the Bermuda twenty-five cent coin
• Of the seven sea turtle species recognized in the world, our waters host five of them
• Our tree frogs sing whenever the temperature is over 21°C / 70°F – which, of course, is most of the time
• Our impressive number of shipwrecks make ideal habitats for fish and other marine species