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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos
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| Scientific Name: | Conocarpus erectus | | Common Name: | buttonwood | | Tag # | 26 | | Description: | This mangrove is found the furthest inland of the four species of mangrove found in the VI. This heavy wood makes high-grade charcoal. The bark is used for tanning leather and medicinally for treating fish poisoning and diarrhea. |
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