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Conocarpus erectus (buttonwood) |
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This mangrove is found the furthest inland of the four species of mangrove found in the VI. This heavy wood makes high-grade charcoal. The bark is used for tanning leather and medicinally for treating fish poisoning and diarrhea. |
| This page was created by P. Rothenberger, and was last updated 8-01-01. |