armeria maritima
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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
- tufted thrift of seacoasts and mountains of north temperate zone; occasionally grown as a ground cover