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Mangroves found in Dominica (West Indies)

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Mangroves has been described for the whole Caribbean are in their different habitats. The island of Dominica (West Indies) has always been excluded from the distribution area due to supposed inadequated conditions for mangrove growth. However, there are small areas with proper edaphic conditions for mangal in which black mangrove (Avicennia germinans L.) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa L.) has been found. Even the occurrence of an additional Avicennia species is under discussion.

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Clüsener Godt, M. Mangroves found in Dominica (West Indies). Vegetatio 86, 115–117 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00031727

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