A mangrove is a type of tree or shrub that grows in salty coastal waters and has tangled roots that stick out above the water or mud. Mangroves form thick coastal forests that protect shorelines and shelter many animals.
Probably from Portuguese 'mangue' plus English 'grove', influenced by Caribbean or West African words. European sailors adapted local names into something that sounded familiar.
Mangroves are like living coastal armor, blocking storms and waves while acting as nurseries for fish. Their strange, stilt-like roots are a brilliant natural solution to living in salty, shifting mud.
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