Species Type:
Plants & Algae
Common Name(s):
Black mangrove
Size:
Black mangroves can reach heights of 40-50 feet (12-15 meters).
Diet:
Like most other plants, the black mangrove uses photosynthesis to convert sunlight into nutrients.
Range & Habitat:
These mangroves are native to Florida. They grow in mudflats and coasts in tropical areas of North and South America.
Details:
Black mangroves are native coastal plants. Despite its name, black mangroves have green leaves that are long and slender in shape. Leaves may have small white clusters of salt formations on them. The bark of these mangroves is dark grey or brown. When season comes, this plant produces small white flowers.