According to the U.S. Exploring Expedition (February 5, 1841), the island was thickly wooded with primeval forest, however the island is now mostly covered with planted coconut palms.
Segundo a Expedición de Exploración dos Estados Unidos (5 de febreiro de 1841), a illa estaba densamente arboredo, con todo, agora está na súa maior parte cuberta de palmeiras de coco.