St. Martin is covered in plants, and St. Martin Plants & Traditions is your chance to learn more about them! The native plants of the island are vital to all life on St. Martin, and they use some amazing powers to survive droughts and storms. People depend on plants, too. They are grown for food and medicine. Plant traditions on St. Martin go back thousands of years. These traditions come from different cultures, especially Amerindian and African ones. Get to know these amazing plants and traditions, and learn to recognize many of the beautiful plants you see around you every day!