Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Armeria maritima californica (thrift, sea thrift, sea pink)

Family: Leadwort

Characteristics
Perennial which grows in low clumps and sends up long stems from which globes of bright pink flowers blossom. In some cases purple, white, or red flowers also occur. Basal mound of tough grass-like leaves. Blooms from late spring through summer.

Area
Coastal bluffs, dunes, beaches, edges of salt marshes.












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