mangrove
noun
man·grove
ˈman-ˌgrōv 
ˈmaŋ-
1
: any of a genus (Rhizophora, especially R. mangle of the family Rhizophoraceae) of tropical maritime trees or shrubs that send out many prop roots and form dense masses important in coastal land building and as foundations of unique ecosystems
2
: any of numerous trees (as of the genera Avicennia of the acanthus family or Sonneratia of the family Lythraceae) with growth habits like those of the true mangroves
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Wildlife watchers can spot bobcats, foxes, otters, alligators, turtles and manatees, with more than 150 bird species flying among mangrove, cypress, palmetto and pine trees.
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Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The 80-acre Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wildflower Preserve now boasts mangroves, ponds, and walking trails – and has a vital role in storm resilience.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
There are also hiking and snorkeling trips at Polo Beach around the other side of the island, and kayak adventures through the area’s mangrove alleys and cave systems.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The 80-acre Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wildflower Preserve now boasts mangroves, ponds, and walking trails – and has a vital role in storm resilience.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
There are also hiking and snorkeling trips at Polo Beach around the other side of the island, and kayak adventures through the area’s mangrove alleys and cave systems.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Mangrove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mangrove. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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mangrove
noun
man·grove
ˈman-ˌgrōv
ˈmaŋ-
: any of various tropical trees or shrubs that grow many prop roots and form dense masses in somewhat salty marshes or shallow salt water
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