The leaves of this mangrove have two salt-excreting glands near the base. The wood has been used for charcoal and the bark, with a high tannin content, has been used in tanning and medicinally for dysentery. Deer eat the fruit.
Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove)
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The leaves of this mangrove have two salt-excreting glands near the base. The wood has been used for charcoal and the bark, with a high tannin content, has been used in tanning and medicinally for dysentery. Deer eat the fruit. |
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| This page was created by K. Garland, and was last updated 12-18-01. |
