What is another word for Family Avicenniaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈava͡ɪsnˌɪe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Avicenniaceae is a plant family that includes about 11 species of tall trees and shrubs found in coastal areas. This family is also known by several other synonymous names, including the Verbenaceae family and the Acanthaceae family. The members of this family are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. Some of the more well-known species in this family include the Avicennia marina, commonly known as the white mangrove, and the Avicennia germinans, also known as the black mangrove. These trees play a vital role in providing habitat, protecting shorelines, and playing a critical role in the ecology of marine ecosystems.
