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mangrove

Avicennia germinans
In the United States: Native · also called black mangrove

Honey bees are primary pollinators drawn to the abundant nectar in the small white flowers, yielding a high-quality light honey; peak bloom aligns with late spring through summer in subtropical zones; salt glands on leaves excrete excess salinity, allowing growth in brackish soils, though young plants may need protection from frost.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–August
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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