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White mangrove

Avicennia marina

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A dense shrub of tangled twisting grey smooth stems with heads of leathery leaves dark green on top and lighter underneath. Plants can grow in salt water as in tidal zones and reach 10 metres. They can also handle some acidity need full sun and grow aerial roots.

Habitat:

Protected coastal bays and inlets around the Indian Ocean including New Zealand, South Africa and SE Asia. (-38 degrees to +18 degrees latitude).

Notes:

The only mangrove type in Westernport Bay, Victoria, Australia
Yet to add open flowers, fruits.

Reference Links:

Avicennia marina, Regional Flora - Western Port Seagrass Partnership

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
MartinL
And mangroves are particularly important in Westernport Bay which has up to 30% of its area exposed during low tide. These shallow mud flats are a major natural fish nursery. This system is fragile.
Mark Ridgway
So right Alice! More to come yet on this. These mangrove communities are the southern most in the world and are at considerable risk from human activity. I hope to ultimately build links to the many other life-networks that are totally dependent upon the mangroves.
alicelongmartin
You have good information, but could also add they give protection to fish nurseries. Good series!

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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012

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