La Mariposa (Butterfly Jasmine):The Hedychiun Coronarium (originally from Asia) is the Cuban National Flower, symbol of the Cuban flora since women patriots started using the white one as a code on the nineteenth century. Has a wonderful aroma and can be found in various colors. Used in bridal bouquets, decorations in churches and homes in Cuba. Especially abundant in spring and summer when the weather is very rainy.
La Palma Real (Royal Palm):Royal palm (Roystonea Regia) is the National Tree, it's tall, with very large leaves that resemble big feathers, there are around 12 different species, but the Roystonea Regia is considered the most beautiful of all varieties. Royal Palm is only one among the 70 species of palm trees that adorn the Cuban fields. If we add about 20 subspecies and others that have not been described yet, we can say that the island has hundreds of native palms and a figure above 90 percent are endemic.
El Tocororo (Cuban Trogon):
This bird is considered a National Symbol, because its beautiful white plumage on the chest, red and blue in the rest of the body, as the colors of the Cuban flag, while green cover his back. The wings have white stripes, its tail shows a peculiar aspect, as if where cut with scissors and has feathers in the upper jaw. The eyes are colored red. It is medium sized (10 inches), cannot live in captivity and has only been seen in Cuban forests. Does not build a nest, but usually uses the abandoned holes of woodpeckers or natural cavities in trees or palms, and feeds mainly in flowers, but also on buds and fruits. You can find it in almost all Cuban provinces, from the plain areas of Pinar del Rio to Sierra Maestra. The Priotelus Temnurus (Tocororo) is the Cuban National Bird.
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