Avicennia germinans (L.) L.

OCR>>>Spaan Lagoen.
Mangrove vegetation, growing in salt water, with
Rhizophora mangle.
Tree, 8 m tall, stem grey. Leaves green with a light
green midvein, lower surface light green, covered with
salt cristals. Calyx light green. Corolla white (changing
to cream when older), throat light brown-beige.
Stamens brown. Pistil white-cream, stigma light
brown. Fruits light green.
A.S.J.	van Proosdij
B.P.	van de Riet
S.A.L. Zander
nr. 727
18 feb 1999
01337330<<<OCR