Avicennia germinans (L.) L.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Long Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species	Avicennia germinans	Au: (L.) L.
Family	Avicenniaceae
Common Name Black Mangrove, Black Wood
Description
Tree with whitish fruits. Leaves of this plant exude salt and are
salty tasting.
Location/Habitat Lower Dead Man's Cay, found along Jerry Wells Rd. that leads to the
western side of the island.
23°10’ 51” N	Longitude 75°07’16”W
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collector(s)
Collection No
No real uses, although one reported putting limbs of this plant in his bush
tea.
Laurel Richey
98-366 Duplicates 5 Date December 21, 1998
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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