aegiceras

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Noun aegiceras has 1 sense

Aegiceras, genus Aegiceras - a genus of herbs of the family Verbenaceae
--₁ is a kind of asterid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of
Verbenaceae, family Verbenaceae, verbena family, vervain family
--₁ has members: black mangrove, Aegiceras majus

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Aegiceras

Aegiceras is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Myrsinaceae. It is commonly known as the Black Mangrove or River Mangrove. These salt-tolerant shrubs or small trees are distributed in coastal areas throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Aegiceras species are characterized by their ability to thrive in saline environments, making them essential in protecting coastlines and providing habitats for various marine and terrestrial organisms.

Sample sentences:

1. The dense thicket of Aegiceras trees along the shoreline acted as a natural barrier against coastal erosion.

2. By filtering out excess salt from the surrounding soil, Aegiceras plants created a suitable environment for other mangrove species to grow.

3. The Black Mangrove's unique adaptations allow it to survive in the harsh conditions of tidal zones, where few other plants can flourish.