New Zealand Plants

DSC_7025 Mangrove (Avicennia marina australasica) propagules. Instead of seeds, the mangrove produces propagules - young plants which fall off the tree, and float on the tide to find a new place to grow. This pioneer species is the most widespread of the world's mangroves. Whangateau Harbour *

DSC7025MangroveAvicenniamarinaaustralasicapropagulesWhangateau Harbour