Definition

Noun: * A low-growing, tufted, perennial flowering plant (Armeria maritima) native to coastal and mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is characterized by dense, spherical flower heads on slender stalks and grass-like foliage, and is often used in rock gardens or as ground cover.

Usage

• is highly valued for its tolerance to poor, sandy soils and salty, windy conditions.
• The plant is commonly known as "thrift" or "sea pink" due to its typical habitat and flower color.

Examples

• The rocky cliff face was dotted with the pink blooms of .
• For a drought-tolerant border, the gardener recommended planting .
• forms a neat, evergreen cushion of foliage.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, is the accepted scientific name, which ensures precise identification across languages and regions.
• The species name "" directly references its common seaside habitat.

Variants and Related Words

• Thrift (n.): The most common common name for .
• Sea Pink (n.): Another common name, descriptive of its habitat and typical flower color.
• Armeria (n.): The genus to which this plant belongs, which includes other similar species.

Synonyms

• Sea thrift
• Common thrift

Notes

• This is a scientific name (binomial nomenclature). In general usage, the common names "thrift" or "sea pink" are more frequently used.
• It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. tufted thrift of seacoasts and mountains of north temperate zone; occasionally grown as a ground cover