Sea Spurry (Noun)
Meaning
Prostrate weedy herb with tiny pink flowers; widespread throughout Europe and Asia on sand dunes and heath and coastal cliffs; naturalized in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sea spurry grew in abundance on the sandy dunes, its tiny pink flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- As we walked along the coastal cliffs, we spotted a patch of sea spurry clinging to the rocky outcroppings.
- The heath was dotted with a variety of wildflowers, including sea spurry, which added a splash of color to the otherwise drab landscape.
- In eastern North America, sea spurry has naturalized and can be found growing in many areas, particularly on sandy beaches and dunes.
- The botanist carefully collected a sample of sea spurry, noting its unique characteristics and habits in her field journal.