Avicennia marina

Species: Avicennia marina

English Name: Grey mangrove, White mangrove

Chinese Name:   海欖雌 [白骨壤]

Family: Avicenniaceae

Description:

A common species in Macao, usually found from the mid to the seaward mangrove margins. It usually grows taller than most of the other species and distinguished by its gray bark.

© 2012 K.G. Tagulao

© 2012 K.G. Tagulao

© 2007 Peripitus

© 2007 Peripitus

© 2007 Peripitus

© 2007 Peripitus

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References:Araño-Tagulao, K, Chan, SK,Wong, S., Ang, PO, Kam, K. Macao’s Mangroves, University of Saint, Joseph, 2012.