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Preferred term

Avicennia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A plant genus of the family Acanthaceae. Members contain NAPHTHOQUINONES. Black mangroves (common name for the genus) are distinguished from other mangroves by their spike-like aerial roots called pneumatophores that project from the soil or water surrounding the plants.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Black Mangrove
  • txid41377
  • txid82927

In other languages

  • French

  • Avicennia germinans
  • Palétuvier noir
  • txid41377
  • txid82927

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HBLZK0S3-2

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