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Mangrove Tree

Family Rhizophoraceae

Photo by Francis Floe
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Field Notes

Description:

The Rhizophoraceae are a family of tropical or subtropical flowering plants. Among the better-known members are mangrove trees of the genus Rhizophora. Around 147 species are distributed in 15 genera, most native to the Old World.

Habitat:

Found on sandy/rocky shores.

Notes:

Garbage gets caught on the mangroves roots and branches when high tide occurs.

Reference Links:

Mangrove - Wikipedia

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