white mangrove

• Type d'arbre ou d'arbuste tropical (genres Laguncularia ou Avicennia) qui pousse dans les habitats côtiers salés, caractérisé par une écorce pâle et une capacité à prospérer en eau saumâtre.

A type of tropical tree or shrub (genus Laguncularia or Avicennia) that grows in coastal saltwater habitats, characterized by its pale bark and ability to thrive in brackish water.

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   A type of mangrove tree (Laguncularia racemosa) that grows in coastal brackish and saltwater environments, characterized by its light-colored bark and rounded leaves.

   Palétuvier blanc

   • The white mangrove is often found in the intertidal zones of tropical estuaries.
   • Unlike red mangroves, white mangroves have salt-secreting glands on their leaves.
   • Conservation efforts include planting white mangroves to stabilize shorelines.