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Glaux

Glaux

9.9
A small coastal flowering plant with pink flowers that grows in salt marshes
  • noun
  • /ɡlaʊks/
  • Specialized
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  • The delicate pink flowers of Glaux bloom during the summer months.

Examples

  • The botanist studied the unique habitat requirements of Glaux along the salt marshes.

  • The Glaux plant thrives in sandy coastal areas.

  • Glaux is often found in coastal areas with saline conditions.

  • I found a beautiful Glaux while walking along the beach.

  • Glaux is commonly known for its ability to thrive in saline coastal environments.

  • The bright yellow flowers of Glaux attract various pollinators during the warm season.

  • In sandy dunes, Glaux contributes to the ecosystem by stabilizing the soil.

Synonyms

Genus Glaux
vsGlaux
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants in the primrose family like sea milkwort

is narrower, specifying small coastal flowering members within that genus

Compounds

Genus Glaux
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants in the primrose family like sea milkwort

Glaux maritima
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with thick leaves and pink or white flowers that grows by the sea and in salty marshes

Surface Forms

Glaux singular
Glaux plural

Etymology

Glaux comes from an old Greek root, glauc-, meaning 'blue-grey', the same root behind the English word glaucous. A helpful way to remember Glaux is to picture its pale, sea‑coloured leaves on salty coasts, which is why the name fits a small coastal flowering plant.