A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows mainly in coastal saline or brackish water. Mangroves grow in an equatorial climate, typically along coastlines and tidal rivers. They have particular adaptati
Mangroves are hardy shrubs and trees that thrive in salt water and have specialised adaptations so they can survive the volatile energies of intertidal zones along marine coasts.
Mangrove roots at low tide in the Philippines
Mangroves are adapted to saline conditions
Rhizophora is a genus of tropical mangrove trees, sometimes collectively called true mangroves. The most notable species is the red mangrove but some other species and a few natural hybrids are known.
Tall stilt Mangrove flower close up
Red Mangrove, Rhizophora mangle Flickr gailhampshire
Rhizophora mucronata Lam.