Scyphiphora hydrophylacea is a small coastal tree found in tropical mangrove habitats. Its rounded leaves are thick and glossy, built to endure salty air and shifting tides. Look closely and you may notice delicate flowers, followed by distinctive fruits. It grows where land and sea keep changing places, rooted in a world of brackish water and soft mud. Though easily overlooked, Scyphiphora is part of the living edge that shelters coastlines and supports a remarkable community of life.
