noun
Kandelia obovata; mangrove species
A specific mangrove species native to East Asia, often found in coastal wetlands. The name is typically written in katakana.
沖縄のマングローブ林ではメヒルギがよく見られる。
In Okinawa's mangrove forests, Kandelia obovata is commonly seen.
Another mangrove species (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza); often mentioned together with メヒルギ in ecological contexts.
The name likely derives from the plant's appearance or habitat, but the exact etymology is uncertain. The katakana spelling is standard for this botanical term.