sea pink

Thân thiện

A small cluster of sea pink grows among the coastal rocks.

Definition

Noun: 1. A perennial coastal plant: "Sea pink" refers to a low-growing, tufted perennial plant (Armeria maritima) commonly found on sea coasts and in mountainous regions of the northern temperate zone. It is characterized by its grass-like leaves and round clusters of small, pink flowers.

Usage

• "Sea pink" is used as a common name for a specific flowering plant. It is a countable noun.
• It is often discussed in contexts related to coastal ecology, gardening, and horticulture.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The cliff path was lined with vibrant sea pink.
  • Sea pink is highly tolerant of salty winds and poor soil.
  • We planted sea pink as a ground cover in the rock garden.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Use: Occasionally cultivated in gardens as an ornamental ground cover or for rock gardens due to its hardiness and attractive flowers.
  • For a low-maintenance border, consider using sea pink.

Variants and Related Words

• Thrift: Another common name for the same plant, .
• Armeria: The botanical genus name for sea pink and related species.

Synonyms

• Common thrift
• Armeria maritima (scientific name)

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cliff rose
• Armeria maritima