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Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima

Sea Thrift is a pretty plant with pink flowers that grows near the sea. It likes sandy soil and can be found along coastlines. Bees love to visit Sea Thrift for its sweet nectar.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The Sea Thrift has dense, grass-like leaves forming a cushion at its base. From this cushion emerge slender stems topped with globe-shaped clusters of small, delicate pink or purple flowers. These vibrant blooms stand out strikingly against its often rocky coastal habitat.

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Sea Thrift
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Sea Thrift

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Despite its delicate look, Sea Thrift can live for many years, happily clinging to rocky cliffs!

Its common name 'thrift' means to thrive, showing how well it grows in tough spots!

Sea Thrift is a 'pioneer plant', often the first to grow in new, harsh coastal areas.

Some people call it 'lady's cushion' because its dense leaves look like a soft pillow on the ground.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Salt Shield

Sea Thrift can grow in salty soil because its special roots and leaves tolerate high salt levels, helping it thrive where others can't.

Fähigkeit

Wind Warrior

Its short, compact growth and strong, flexible stems help Sea Thrift withstand powerful coastal winds without breaking or being uprooted.

Fähigkeit

Water Saver

Sea Thrift has narrow, almost succulent-like leaves that help it store water and reduce moisture loss in dry, exposed coastal environments.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-30 cm
Ausbreitung
15-30 cm
Blütengröße
1-2.5 cm
Blütezeit
Frühling bis Sommer
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar from its vibrant pink flowers.

pollinates

White-tailed bumblebee

Bombus lucorum

Visits flowers for nectar, contributing to seed production.

pollinates

Small white butterfly

Pieris rapae

Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Marsh Thrift

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Enjoy Sea Thrift from a distance and avoid picking its flowers to let bees and butterflies enjoy them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Sea Thrift?

10-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Sea Thrift?

15-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Sea Thrift?

1-2.5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Sea Thrift?

Frühling bis Sommer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Sea Thrift?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Sea Thrift?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Sea Thrift?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Sea Thrift?

Insekten

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