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Conocarpus erectus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Conocarpus erectus, one of two species in the genus Conocarpus, is a mangrove shrub and tree in the family Combretaceae growing on shorelines in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Habitat:

Isla Santiago, Galapagos

Reference Links:

Conocarpus erectus

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KarenL
Haha Alice, that is why it's #2!

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Plantas de Ecuador
Photographed
PublishedDecember 19, 2012

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