red mangrove Rhizophoraceae Rhizophora mangle L.   symbol: RHMA2
	Leaf: Opposite, simple, elliptical, entire margin, evergreen, thickened, 1 to 5 inches long, shiny green above, paler below. Flower: Pale yellow, 4 petals in small cluster from leaf axils. Fruit: Reddish brown, egg-shaped, 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, often germinate while still on the tree. Twig: Stout, reddish brown, long (1 to 1 1/2 inches) green buds. Bark: Initially smooth, later develops long, flat scaly gray ridges, furrows split revealing a reddish brown. Form: Shrubby small tree that may reach up to 80 feet tall, reddish, tangled prop roots common that originate from the trunk and branches.
	USDA Plants Database Rhizophora mangle is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting red mangrove (opens a new window).