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The Firefly mangrove (Sonneratia caseolaris) is a tree native to the coastal regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including Andaman Islands, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Hainan, India, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Gui… Firefly mangrove (Latin: Sonneratia caseolaris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Firefly mangrove is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Firefly mangrove is a member native to AND, BAN, BIS, BOR, CBD, and CHH. Firefly mangrove thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Firefly mangrove grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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