Besides Mangroves that literally stand in salt/brackish water, the Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) and the Portia tree (Thespesia populnea) are among the common shrubs/trees growing along coastal areas of India. read more
Mangrove trees grow near salt water where soil may be rich or poor in oxygen; they are commonly found in estuaries. Mangrove trees can grow aerial roots, allowing the tree to breathe oxygen from the air if the soil is depleted. read more