The common name black mangrove is a reference to the color of the trunk and heartwood. The plant excretes salt from its leaves, an adaptation to a sal , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Wildlife, Provides good cover for birds and other wildlife. , Habitat, Coastal mangrove wetlands, usually somewhat upland of the red mangrove(Rhizophora mangle) when found together. , Did You Know?, Hurricane wind resistance Larval host for mangrove buckeye (Junonia evarete) butterfly. Nectar plant for a variety of pollinators including the great

The fan-shaped leaves are about 3 feet across and have silvery undersides. Listed as Endangered by the FDACS.  Please act responsibly and acquire only , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt , Wildlife, Used as a bird nesting area and food source. , Habitat, Coastal strand, maritime hammock, pine rockland, rockland hammock, coastal berm , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Larval host plant for monk skipper (Asbolis capucinus) butterflies.

Interesting buttressed trunks. Shade tree. Can be used in settings such as parking lot edges, street tree, etc. , Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Povides good cover.  Birds and small mammals are attracted to the fruit. , Habitat, Tropical hammocks. , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Attracts insect pollinators