Pink Sand Verbena
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Pink Sand Verbena
Abronia umbellata
The Pink Sand Verbena is a beautiful flower that grows in sandy coastal areas. Its bright pink flowers bloom in clusters and attract butterflies and bees, making it a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Pink Sand Verbena is a low-growing plant featuring bright rose-pink to magenta trumpet-shaped flowers, tightly clustered into showy, globe-like heads. Its thick, somewhat sticky, grey-green leaves create a striking contrast against the vibrant blooms, often forming a spreading mat on sandy surfaces.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyNyctaginaceaeGenusAbronia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's called a verbena, it belongs to the amazing Four O'Clock flower family!
Its beautiful flowers often release a sweet perfume, especially as the sun goes down!
Its scientific name, Abronia, means "delicate," but it's super tough in sandy conditions!
The tiny seeds have special papery wings that help them fly on ocean breezes!
Special abilities
Ability
Salt-Proof Skin
Pink Sand Verbena has special glands that help it excrete excess salt, allowing it to thrive near the salty ocean.
Ability
Water Tank Leaves
Its thick, succulent-like leaves can store precious water, helping it survive dry spells in sandy, well-draining soils.
Ability
Deep Drinker Root
Pink Sand Verbena grows a long taproot to reach deep underground water, staying hydrated in challenging sandy habitats.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar, aiding flower reproduction.
eats
Deer mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Consumes the seeds of the plant.
eaten by
Mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses the leaves and stems of the plant.
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.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
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.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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.
Also known as
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pink Sand Verbena?
10-30 cm
How wide does Pink Sand Verbena spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Pink Sand Verbena?
3-6 cm
When does Pink Sand Verbena bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Pink Sand Verbena edible?
No
Is Pink Sand Verbena toxic?
None
What is Pink Sand Verbena's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pink Sand Verbena pollinated?
Insect
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