© Roy Anderson
© David Mitchel
Map updated: March 2008
:: Flora of Northern Ireland ::
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© Roy Anderson |
© David Mitchel |
Map updated: March 2008 |
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| Species Description: |
| Thrift, also called sea-pink, is a very common, conspicuous and beautiful member of the coastal flora, found both on rocks and in salt marshes. It often grows in dense carpets or masses. |
| All names: Armeria maritima (Miller) Willd.; Statice armeria L.; Statice maritima Mill. |
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