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Black Mangrove
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Black Mangrove

Avicennia germinans

Honeybees avidly visit black mangrove for its abundant nectar, yielding a prized light-colored honey with a distinctive flavor. Peak bloom occurs in summer along coastal areas, providing a reliable flow in subtropical regions. It thrives in saline, intertidal zones, so beekeepers should site hives near protected mangrove habitats rather than attempting cultivation.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
BloomJuly–August
USDA zones9-11
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSoutheastern North America and Caribbean
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