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The Mighty Silk Cotton Tree

The Silk Cotton Tree
-by Ananda Whitter

Yesterday, we visited a hiking trail in Macqueripe, Chaguaramas. Along the trail, we saw many similar species to that of those found in the Fondes Amandes Watershed. We witnessed some of the pioneer species of the northern range forest in Trinidad such as one silk cotton tree, Which was approximately 90 feet high! In Trinidad and Tobago there are folklore stories about this said silk cotton tree. One of the stories is the story of the Gang Gang Sarah. On a stormy night she was blown from her home in Africa across the sea to Tobago and landed quite safely at the village of Les Coteaux. From there she journeyed to Golden Lane in search of her family who had long ago been transported there. She lived to a great age and is remembered for her wisdom and kindness. She became the loving wife of Tom, whom legend says she had known as a child in her native Africa. She lived to a great age and is remembered for her wisdom. After her Tom had died, wishing to return to her native land, she climbed a great silk cotton tree and tried to fly, not knowing that she had lost the art of flight as a result of having eaten salt. To this day the names of Tom and Sara can be seen inscribed upon the head stones of their graves where they have lain side by side for close upon two hundred years. Also, Silk Cotton Silk Cotton trees are regarded with and fear.

These are huge trees. It is reported to be very difficult to be able to find someone who will cut down a silk cotton tree as they are said to be the home of spirits and ghosts. To cut it down is to free them to roam the earth.

– Anfernee Patron