In: International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems (ISME). Okinawa, Japan. 2.2.2.6.3 Bruguiera Propagules of B. gymnorhiza are eaten cooked, after scraping or grating, washing, and drying (to remove tannins) and sometimes mixed with coconut in Melanesia and Nauru (Clarke and Thaman, 1993; ...