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Rock Sea-lavender

Limonium binervosum

Rock Sea-lavender is a pretty flower that grows in coastal areas. Its bright purple blooms look like tiny clouds and can be found near the sea, adding color to the sandy shores.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Rock Sea-lavender has clusters of tiny, papery, purple-blue flowers that grow on stiff, branching stems. Its leathery, spoon-shaped leaves form a rosette close to the ground, adapting to harsh coastal environments.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPlumbaginaceaeGenusLimonium
Rock Sea-lavender
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Rock Sea-lavender

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Dried Rock Sea-lavender flowers are sometimes used by people to make long-lasting decorations!

Its name 'Limonium' means 'meadow' in Greek, even though it loves rocky shores!

Some parts of its root system can live for many years, even decades, in the wild!

The papery flowers often feel dry to the touch, almost like they are made of thin paper!

Special abilities

Ability

Salt Survivor

Rock Sea-lavender can grow in salty soil because it has special glands to remove excess salt, helping it thrive where other plants cannot.

Ability

Rock Gripper

Rock Sea-lavender has tough, deep roots that help it anchor firmly into rocky crevices and coastal cliffs, protecting itself from strong winds.

Ability

Drought Master

Rock Sea-lavender has thick, waxy leaves that help it store water and reduce evaporation, allowing it to survive dry coastal conditions.

Measurements & details

Height
10-40 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to early autumn (July-September)
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Important pollinator of its flowers.

pollinates

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Visits flowers for sweet nectar.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers in nature to help them grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Rock Sea-lavender?

10-40 cm

How wide does Rock Sea-lavender spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Rock Sea-lavender?

0.5-1 cm

When does Rock Sea-lavender bloom?

Summer to early autumn (July-September)

Is Rock Sea-lavender edible?

No

Is Rock Sea-lavender toxic?

None

What is Rock Sea-lavender's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Rock Sea-lavender pollinated?

Insect

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