A plant of the red mangrove, Rhizophora mangal (Family Rhizophoraceae) has secured itself by forming aerial stilt roots on this Hawaiian mud flat covered with lava rock. Younger seedlings are attempting to become established in this population.
A plant of the red mangrove, Rhizophora mangal (Family Rhizophoraceae) has secured itself by forming aerial stilt roots on this Hawaiian mud flat covered with lava rock. Younger seedlings are attempting to become established in this population.