mangrove

man•grove n. [countable]

Plant Biologya tree or shrub growing in hot climates, often a low tree growing in marshes or swamps, noted for its roots that grow above ground and interlace with others.

man•grove n.

Plant Biologyany tropical tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, the species of which are mostly low trees growing in marshes or tidal shores, noted for their interlacing above-ground adventitious roots.
Plant Biologyany of various similar plants.

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mangrove /ˈmæŋɡrəʊv; ˈmæn-/ n

any tropical evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, having stiltlike intertwining aerial roots and growing below the highest tide levels in estuaries and along coasts, forming dense thickets: family Rhizophoraceae

Etymology: 17th Century mangrow (changed through influence of grove), from Portuguese mangue, ultimately from Taino

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