Hudsonia Ericoides (Noun)
Meaning
North American decumbent evergreen heathlike plant with yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hudsonia ericoides, commonly known as pine barren false heather, grows in dry sandy areas throughout eastern North America.
- The pine barren false heather, or Hudsonia ericoides, can thrive in poor soil with minimal rainfall.
- The deciduous trees tower above, providing shade for the low-growing Hudsonia ericoides as it blooms in late spring.
- In the acidic, well-draining soil of New England, Hudsonia ericoides often grows alongside other low-growing heath plants.
- A characteristic feature of Hudsonia ericoides is its masses of yellow flowers that bloom in clusters from late May to early July.