Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
grey mangrove Avicennia marina |
Plant Family : | Verbenaceae |
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Plant Form : | tree |
Growth Habit : | Tree 4-10m high |
Fruiting Season : | January to Febuary |
Description : | Fruits can be eaten after extensive soaking and cooking. Leaves and shoots used to treat cuts and sores.Timber can be used for boat construction. Excellent bee food. |
Distribution : | The most widespread mangrove in Australia |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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Additional info .. | locations seen (10) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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