Galapagos is also known by its flora, there are approximately 220 species of plants, of which 119 have been introduced by the man, the migratory birds that arrive to the archipelago, the sea and the winds.

Lands close to the coast are inhabited by swamps, salicornias, myrtles and other aquatic plants. Thorny plants with small flowers, cactus, heaths, sacred sticks of strange aspect, locusts and líquenes grow in the arid areas. In the transition area there are perennial grasses and small bushes.

In the high and humid parts (that extend on the 200 and 500 meters above sea level) there is the scalesia tree, which is generally covered by orchids. We can also find Locusts, guayabos, pasifloráceas and mushrooms.

The arborescent fern of galapagos - that reaches up to three meters high - grows in the highest area.