The mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) thrives in brackish water. The mangrove can grow up to 25 meters tall and looks like it is somewhat levitated by all of its roots. These roots help stabilize the tree and also provides a protected home for some water life.

Mangrove seeds are greenish, skinny and long. The seeds have cap like tops and when the seeds are ready to fall, it drops out leaving the cap behind. A new seed will start to grow in the empty cap. If the seed falls into the water it will float to a new location and start a new colony.