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THRIFT (SEA PINK) (Armeria maritima)

THRIFT (SEA PINK) (Armeria maritima)

Has probing roots able to penetrate crevices for water and give stability. It can survive in a minimum of soil, in the humus from dead lichens. It has narrow leaves to reduce surface area to slow water loss.

Flower of the Thrift

Closeup of individual flower


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