Malcolmia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of plants usually found in coastal habitats; Mediterranean to Afghanistan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The region's coastal habitats are characterized by the presence of malcolmia, which thrive in the area's mild climate and sea breeze.
- Malcolmia maritima, a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, can be found in salt marshes and sandy beaches.
- Scientists have discovered several new species of malcolmia in the coastal regions of Afghanistan, which exhibit unique adaptations to the harsh local conditions.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the fragile coastal ecosystems where malcolmia plants grow, which are under threat from erosion and human development.
- The colorful blooms of malcolmia can be seen along the Mediterranean coast, particularly during the spring months when the plants are in full flower.