Lathyrus Maritimus (Noun)
Meaning
Wild pea of seashores of north temperate zone having tough roots and purple flowers and useful as a sand binder.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lathyrus maritimus is often used as a natural sand binder in coastal conservation efforts due to its tough roots and ability to thrive in salty environments.
- Beach pea or lathyrus maritimus can be identified by its delicate purple flowers that bloom in the summer months along north temperate zone coastlines.
- The lathyrus maritimus plant has been used for centuries as a natural method of preventing erosion on sandy shores and dunes.
- Lathyrus maritimus seeds can be sown directly into the sand in the early spring to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
- In some coastal areas, lathyrus maritimus is considered an invasive species, outcompeting native plants for space and resources along the shoreline.