avicennia

/ˌævɪsɛˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of mangrove trees in the family Acanthaceae, native to the tropical coasts of Africa and Asia

“The avicennia trees thrived in the saltwater environment near the coastal town.”

Synonyms

  • mangrove
  • mangroves

Antonyms

  • desert tree