Glossary:Mangrove
From Indian River Lagoon Project
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.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: man·grove / ˈmaNGɡrōv
