Black Mangroves
The Black mangrove’s real name is Avicennia germinans. Just like other mangrove trees, they also provide a home for fish, birds and other wildlife as well as protect the coast and the coral reefs. The Black mangrove got its name because of the colour of its wood, dark brown to nearly black. The wood is heavy, strong and hard and is used in some countries in construction or for charcoal and fuel. The bark of the Black mangrove has tannin, a substance used to tan leather products.