The aerial stilt roots of red mangrove, Rhizophora mangal (Family Rhizophoraceae), originate from the lower branches and grow downward into the mud or sand of open seawater, to be submerged at high tide.
The aerial stilt roots of red mangrove, Rhizophora mangal (Family Rhizophoraceae), originate from the lower branches and grow downward into the mud or sand of open seawater, to be submerged at high tide.