white mangrove

• Tipo de árvore ou arbusto tropical (gênero Laguncularia ou Avicennia) que cresce em habitats costeiros salinos, caracterizado por casca clara e capacidade de prosperar em água salobra.

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.

   Espécie arbórea costeira

   • 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.