Glossary:Mangrove

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mangrove
tree species that grow in non-freezing estuaries. There are about 12 species though the black, red, and white are most common.
  • a tree or shrub that grows in chiefly tropical coastal swamps that are flooded at high tide. Mangroves typically have numerous tangled roots above ground and form dense thickets.Source
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Date: 2019-11-09