Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove)

Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) plant with green oval leaves and pale green fruit branch

Botanical name: Avicennia germinans

Common name: Black Mangrove

Family: Avicenniaceae

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds. See Article about mangroves.


Avicennia germinans green leaves above dark brown root projections in coastal soil
Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) lime green fruit hanging in a close up.
Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) green stems and leaves growing from wet wood plant base


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