Flora of the mangrove
Mangroves exist in the transient world of land and sea having to
endure the relentless rhythm of the tides. Life at lands end is
harsh, yet many have triumphed over the adverse environment with
each inhabitant playing a role in making the ecosystem a viable and
dynamic one.
Seedlings fall on unstable mud and soon, there is a forest of
mangroves. A walk along the boardwalk leads you through this "sea
of trees" and into a whole new world.
The ability of mangroves to grow in anaerobic, high salinity,
waterlogged mud of the intertidal realm is something to be
revered.
