1 White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) 
 
The white mangrove is one of three true species of mangroves 
found within the Virgin Islands. This mangrove is found further inland 
than the red mangrove. It is usually best identified by the coloration of 
its flowers which are white. You can also utilize the shape of its leaves 
which are more rounded compared to other species in the Virgin Islands 
to identify it.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: White mangrove 
flowers; an easy identification 
marker. Also note the round 
shape of the leaf.  
Figure 2: White mangrove 
propagule (seed); after flowers 
are pollinated, they develop into 
these seeds which can become a 
new white mangrove tree.  
 
Figure 3: Since white 
mangroves are found closer 
inland than the red mangroves, 
they act as a catchment system 
for some environmental 
pollutants; capturing them 
before they can enter the marine 
environment and affect other 
marine life. 
 
 
2 White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) 
 
Common identifying features of the White mangrove