Yarukiman Mangrove



Yarukiman Mangrove (ヤルキマン・マングローブ) are giant striped trees that have large roots. The roots reach all the way to the bottom of the sea. Seventy nine of these trees make up the entire Sabaody Archipelago; so far, this is the only place they are known to grow.

These trees produce a sticky special resin which can be made into a variety of special bubble based devices. The bubbles will pop, however, if taken away from the atmosphere unique to the groves. The resin is used for coating ships, allowing them to submerse to incredible depths. This process is necessary for ships attempting to go to Fishman Island. The World Nobles also use such bubbles as helmets during their visit in the Archipelago, in order to protect themselves from breathing the same air as commoners.

Trivia

 * The tree's name is a pun on the Japanese phrase, "Yaru Ki Manman", which means being pumped up or motivated.