Tlie coastal fringe 
FRINGE OF VEGETATION ON 
NORTH COAST OF CABR1TS 
The narrow fringe of vegefation found near the coast at the Cabrits 
is dominated by a few species which are normally associated with 
the littoral environment. 
The vegetation on the northern portion of the peninsula is partly 
composed or littoral species, and is mainly made up of White Cedar 
( Tabebuia pallida ) and Seaside Grape ( Cocoloba uvifera ) trees.^ A 
few coconut trees ( Cocos nucifera ) may aIso be founo in this wind 
and spray affected area of the Cabrits. 
The southern side of the coastal fringe around th peninsula contains 
more diversity in the species composition. This area is not in u- 
enced by the steady breeze and sea spray which has modified the 
coastal fringe on the northern and western shores of the peninsula. 
Besides the White Cedar and Seaside Grapes Trees, one will also 
find Seaside Mahoe or Maho lame ( Thespesia populanaea), and t e 
dreaded Manchineel ( Hippomane mancinella ) pronounced Madjini or 
Manndjini. 
Due to the appearance of their fruits, these two species are 
confused by the casual observer. Visitors to the Cabrits are 
to avoid contact with the Manchineel; if m doubt avoid contact w 
any plant which you are not familiar with. The tempting green or 
yellow fruits of the Manchineel will cause blistering and swelling 
