Cineraria Maritima (Noun)
Meaning
Stiff much-branched perennial of the Mediterranean region having very white woolly stems and leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cineraria maritima, also known as Dusty Miller, is a popular ornamental plant for its striking white foliage.
- Some gardeners use the finely divided leaves of cineraria maritima to create silvery contrast in their flower arrangements.
- The cineraria maritima in the garden was covered with small, delicate yellow flowers.
- Cineraria maritima plants thrive well in areas with full sun to partial shade, and they require well-draining soil.
- Gardeners who value a Mediterranean look often combine cineraria maritima with other drought-tolerant plants in their landscaping.