mangrove

• Arbre ou arbuste tropical dont les fruits germent encore sur la plante mère, doté de nombreuses racines échasses formant des fourrés denses, et jouant un rôle clé dans la formation des terres côtières.

A tropical tree or shrub whose fruit germinates while still attached to the parent tree, characterized by numerous prop roots that form dense thickets and play a key role in coastal land formation.

1. Coastal tree or shrubB2formalscientific

   A tropical tree or shrub that grows in coastal saline or brackish water, characterized by a complex root system that stabilizes shorelines and provides habitat.

   Palétuvier

   • Mangrove forests protect coastlines from erosion and storm surges.
   • The prop roots of the mangrove create a dense, impenetrable thicket.
   • Many species of fish and birds rely on mangrove ecosystems for shelter.