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Seriphidium maritimum

Seriphidium maritimum

9.9
A coastal plant with silvery leaves that grows in salty soil
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The silvery leaves of Seriphidium maritimum help it retain moisture in harsh coastal environments.

Examples

  • Botanists found a thriving population of Seriphidium maritimum near the tidal marshes.

  • Seriphidium maritimum thrives in the sandy soils of coastal regions, making it an iconic plant along Europe's shores.

  • Seriphidium maritimum is well adapted to the salty soils of the European coastline.

  • The Seriphidium maritimum thrives in coastal environments.

  • You can find Seriphidium maritimum along the shore.

  • Many visitors admire the unique beauty of Seriphidium maritimum as they stroll along the northern beaches.

  • With its ability to grow in saline conditions, Seriphidium maritimum is a vital part of the coastal ecosystem.

Synonyms

Artemisia maritima
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  • Specialized
9.9

A coastal plant with silvery leaves and a strong smell used in medicine and as a flavor

focuses on the plant's scientific genus rather than its uses
sea wormwood
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  • UK
9.9

A plant that grows near the sea with silvery leaves and small yellow flowers

emphasizes scientific genus identity rather than leaf and flower details

Surface Forms

Seriphidium maritimum singular
Seriphidium maritima plural

Morphology

Seriphidium + maritimum

If a learner knows 'Seriphidium' (a plant genus) and recognizes 'maritimum' as meaning 'of the sea/coastal', they can directly infer this is a Seriphidium species associated with maritime or coastal habitats. Botanical Latin names are compositional (genus + descriptive epithet), so the overall sense is predictable from the constituents.

Etymology

Seriphidium maritimum combines the genus Seriphidium (a kind of wormwood) and maritimum, a word meaning 'by the sea'. This gives a clear image: a wormwood that lives on the coast, which is why the name is used for this seaside plant.