Ceiba

Ceiba is the name of a huge tree found in many New World tropical areas, particularly Central America. It can grow to 75 meters tall or more, with a straight, largely branchless trunk that culminates in a huge, spreading canopy, and "buttress" roots that can be taller than a grown man.

The Ceiba is central to Mayan mythology, in which it is said to hold up the sky. It is the national tree of Guatemala.

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Ceiba is also the name of a city in northeast Puerto Rico and the home of former boxing World Junior Middleweight champion Carlos Santos.