Not Just Sundari Tree, Sunderbans Has Other Mangroves Also-

Know Their Names

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Sundari:

Common mangrove tree in the Sundarbans, growing up to 60 feet tall with a 6-foot girth.

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Goran:

It's a mangrove species thriving in the Sundarbans' saline and tidal conditions.

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Kankra:

It's a mangrove tree found on the seaward side of mangrove swamps, growing up to 35 metres tall.

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Mathgoran:

It's a mangrove tree in estuaries and coastlines, reaching up to 20 metres in height.

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Hental:

It's a mangrove date palm native to coastal regions, growing in dense clusters up to 5 metres high.

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Garjan

Tree native to north-eastern India and Southeast Asia, used in the plywood industry.

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Chak Keora:

Mangrove plant that can remove high BOD and has edible fruits used in various culinary preparations.

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Dhundul:

Common mangrove species found in tropical regions, assessed as least concern by the IUCN.

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Golpata:

Nipa palm species thriving in saline zones along riverbanks and streams.

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Tora:

Tropical plant species known for its sickle-shaped pods and considered a weed in many areas.

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Nona Jhau:

Shrub or small tree in saline habitats, growing up to 6 metres with tiny, scale-like leaves.

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