Semi-evergreen seasonal forest: forest found by rivers and roads and between fields in agricultural areas, and abandoned agricultural areas. Also upper third of Gros Piton and Mount Souf. Some leaf loss during the dry season.
Lower montane rainforest: mainly in the rainforest reserve with no seasonal leaf loss.
Montane rainforest: on the high steep slopes of the Mount Gimie range.
Cloud montane rainforest: on the summits of the Gimie range
Elfin shrublands: on very windy spots on the summits of the Mount Gimie range
Indigenous: Plants considered to be native to Saint Lucia.
Naturalized: Plants introduced into Saint Lucia, now growing wild.
Trees that are planted and persistant (for example breadfruit, sour orange) are not included in the wild plant lists.
Gardens: cultivated areas close to houses
Farms: small-holdings
Plantations: large farms.
Lower elevations: 1-350m
Middle elevations: 350-700m
Higher elevations: 700-1050m
Villages/towns and parishes often have the same name. Names refer to parishes unless otherwise specified (for exanple Laborie village).