ceiba tree

Description:

Tropical rainforest tree that to some symbolizes the connection between man and nature. Providing the fluffy kapok once used in life preservers/floatation cushions, The wood is easily worked and has a high specific gravity: thus floats well. Many Ecuadorians believe that praying to the Ceiba tree will give power to healing prayers and miracles In the wild, the Ceiba creates shelter for a myriad of life. It is huge, in the same way the coast redwoods are, and its trunk has caverness buttresses. 13 people can assemble around the tree and not see each other