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Armeria maritima

Armeria maritima

9.9
A low plant with grass-like leaves and pink or purple flower heads that grows by the sea
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Armeria maritima is commonly known as thrift and is often found along coastal cliffs.

Examples

  • The tufts of Armeria maritima can thrive in poor, rocky soil near the coast.

  • Gardeners appreciate Armeria maritima for its low maintenance and attractive pink blossoms.

  • Armeria maritima is often used to add color and texture to seaside gardens.

  • The Armeria maritima blooms beautifully in coastal gardens.

  • Have you seen the Armeria maritima at the botanical garden?

  • In seaside gardens, Armeria maritima provides vibrant pink flowers that attract pollinators.

  • The hardy Armeria maritima flourishes in sandy soil and can withstand salt spray from the ocean.

Synonyms

thrift
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  • UK
1 9.9

A low, evergreen plant with round heads of pink or white flowers

is the species name for the coastal and mountain perennial
sea pink
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  • Specialized
8.0

A low plant with pink or purple flowers that grows on coasts and rocky hills

is the scientific name for the same plant

Surface Forms

Armeria maritima singular
Armeria maritimas plural

Morphology

Armeria + maritima

The binomial combines the genus name Armeria (a coastal thrift) with the epithet maritima, which corresponds to English 'maritime'/'of the sea', so the overall meaning 'sea thrift' or a coastal Armeria is directly derivable. A B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings (including that maritima = 'coastal/sea') would therefore understand the MWE as referring to a coastal plant.

Etymology

Armeria maritima is often called sea pink because its small, bright pink flower heads grow in tight clumps right by the sea. So the image of pink flowers on the coast helps explain why the name refers to this hardy seaside plant.