437 trees and shrubs are observed in the region containing Mtwara Sub-seascape

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Dalbergia melanoxylonAfrican BlackwoodEdible products: Leaves, BarkConservation status: Near threatened NTBark thickness: 4.93 mmRoot depth: 5.2 mStem conduit diameter: 31.91 μmStem diameter: 0.63 mTree height: 20 mWood density: 1.07 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

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Milicia excelsaAfrican TeakEdible products: Leaves, FruitConservation status: Lower Risk: Near Threatened NTBark thickness: 2.34 mmRoot depth: 3.5 mStem conduit diameter: 30.02 μmStem diameter: 0.5 mTree height: 50 mWood density: 0.57 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

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Prunus africanaAfrican CherryEdible products: Fruit, Leaves - flavouringConservation status: Vulnerable VUBark thickness: 2.95 mmRoot depth: 4.7 mStem conduit diameter: 47.32 μmStem diameter: 0.9 mTree height: 25 mWood density: 0.66 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

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Psychotria zombamontanaConservation status: Lower Risk: Near Threatened NTBark thickness: 2.89 mmRoot depth: 0.93 mStem conduit diameter: 22.08 μmStem diameter: 0.35 mTree height: 24 mWood density: 0.42 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

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