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sea-rocket

sea-rocket

9.9
A low plant with thick grey-green leaves and pink or purple flowers that grows by the sea
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːˌrɒkɪt/
translation icon : cohete de mar
  • Look at that sea-rocket!

Examples

  • The leaves of sea-rocket are succulent and grey-green, helping it conserve water in salty environments.

  • The sea-rocket thrives along sandy beaches above the high tide line.

  • We spotted patches of sea-rocket blooming near the dunes in early summer.

  • The sea-rocket blooms beautifully along the coast.

  • The garden was filled with vibrant sea-rocket, its fragrant flowers attracting many bees.

  • During our walk along the beach, we spotted several patches of sea-rocket thriving in the salty air.

  • The coastal cliff was adorned with sea-rocket, showcasing its beautiful violet blooms against the rocky backdrop.

Synonyms

Cakile maritima
vssea-rocket
  • Specialized
9.9

A yearly seashore plant with fleshy grey-green leaves and fragrant pink or purple flowers

is the common name used in everyday descriptions of the plant

Surface Forms

sea-rocket singular
sea-rockets plural

Morphology

sea-rocket = sea + rocket (transparent) = sea + rocket

A straightforward compound: a coastal (sea) plant of the rocket family; meaning follows directly from the components.

Etymology

The word sea-rocket joins sea 'the ocean' and rocket 'a peppery salad leaf', the same rocket you find in salads and also called arugula. So, a sea-rocket is literally the 'rocket' plant of the sea, which explains why it has fleshy leaves and grows on sandy beaches.