Avicennia
Synonyms
Avicennia marina
Avicennia marinas
Avicennias
Black Mangrove
Black Mangroves
Grey Mangrove
Grey Mangroves
Mangrove, Black
Mangrove, Grey
Mangroves, Black
Mangroves, Grey
marina, Avicennia
marinas, Avicennia
A plant genus of the family Acanthaceae. Members contain NAPHTHOQUINONES. Black mangroves (common name for the genus) are distinguished from other mangroves by their spike-like aerial roots called pneumatophores that project from the soil or water surrounding the plants.
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