Facebook
Twitter
Google+
YouTube
  • Home
  • Our Story
    • Fast Facts
    • Our Team
    • Our Founders
  • Volunteer
    • 1000 Smiles
      • Project Basics
      • Overview
      • Dates/Fees/Apply
      • Forms
    • SuperKids
      • Project Basics
      • Overview
      • Dates/Fees/Apply
      • Forms
    • iCARE
      • Project Basics
      • Overview
      • Dates/Fees/Apply
      • Forms
    • Sealants Project
      • Project Basics
      • Overview
      • Dates/Fees/Apply
      • Forms
    • Teach the Teachers
      • Project Basics
      • Overview
      • Dates/Fees/Apply
      • Forms
  • Locations
    • Clinic Locations
    • School Locations
  • Donate
  • Partners
    • Sandals Foundation
    • Testimonials
  • News
    • News
    • Blog
  • Contact

Everything Jamaica Stands For…In A Flower!

July 17, 2013greatshapeinc25 Year Anniversary, facts, Fun, Great Shape Inc, green, one love

One Love, an anthem calling for “true respect for all”—it’s no surprise that Jamaica’s national flower comes from the lignum tree, or “tree of life.”

The Jamaican National flower, the Lignum.

The lavender-blue flower blooms during spring and early summer.

The wood from the lignum tree has medicinal properties and is often carved into art for both Jamaicans and tourists.

But it is the lavender-blue bloom from the life-giving tree that truly represents the One Love of Jamaica.

Click here for the source of the article!!

Tags: Colors, facts, Flowers, Great Shape! Inc., Life giving, Lignum, Medicinal, National Flower, True Respect For All
Previous post Quote for Tuesday! Next post Sidebar and Grill

Related Articles

Jamee In Jamaica…A Final Reflection

December 21, 2014greatshapeinc

Catch the Spirit of Service

May 28, 2014greatshapeinc

54,000 Lives Changed

April 15, 2015greatshapeinc

Recent Posts

  • Interview with Michael Carabash
  • JOIN US! Annual Fun-Raiser | 30 Year Reunion in Ashland, Oregon
  • Collaboration | SuperKids | iCARE
  • Humanitarian Experience | Reflective Words
  • ANDREW’S SIGHT

Archives

Categories

Great Shape! Inc.

  • 4120 Dale Rd Ste J-8 #183
    Modesto CA 95356 USA
  • 510-893-1751
  • 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization

Connect with Us!

Email
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Our Story
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
Copyright © 2015 Great Shape! Inc. | Photos by WorkStory Photography |