Carolina Sea Lavender
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Carolina Sea Lavender
Limonium carolinianum
Carolina Sea Lavender is a pretty flower that grows in coastal areas. It has lovely purple blooms that look like tiny clouds, and it loves to soak up the sun by the sea!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Carolina Sea Lavender has many stiff, branching stems covered in tiny, papery lavender to purple flowers that cluster in airy sprays. Its leaves are thick, leathery, and spoon-shaped, forming a basal rosette at the plant's base. It stands out with its cloud-like purple blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPlumbaginaceaeGenusLimonium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Historically, sea lavender was used to create vibrant natural dyes for fabrics and crafts.
Its scientific name, Limonium, comes from a Greek word meaning "meadow", describing its open habitat!
Its tiny seeds can float on water, letting ocean tides carry them to new coasts!
What seem like petals are actually papery outer cups for its tiny true flowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Salt Survivor
Carolina Sea Lavender can tolerate salty soil and sea spray, helping it thrive where most plants cannot.
Ability
Long-Lasting Blooms
It has papery flowers that retain their color even after drying, helping them stay attractive to pollinators longer.
Ability
Coastal Anchor
This plant grows deep roots, helping to stabilize sandy coastal soils and resist erosion from waves.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its small flowers.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits flowers to drink nectar in coastal areas.
eaten by
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
Eats roots and stems of various marsh plants.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Carolina Sea Lavender?
30-90 cm
How wide does Carolina Sea Lavender spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Carolina Sea Lavender?
0.3-0.8 cm
When does Carolina Sea Lavender bloom?
Summer
Is Carolina Sea Lavender edible?
Yes
Is Carolina Sea Lavender toxic?
None
What is Carolina Sea Lavender's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Carolina Sea Lavender pollinated?
Insect
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