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Red Mangrove
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Red Mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Honeybees actively forage on red mangrove flowers for nectar and pollen, contributing to specialized coastal honey flows in Florida and similar regions. Blooming occurs year-round with peaks in summer and fall, providing a consistent resource during warmer months. It thrives in brackish coastal wetlands, making it ideal for beekeepers near mangal ecosystems but unsuitable for inland apiaries.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
BloomJanuary–December
USDA zones10-11
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeTropical coasts of the Americas
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