Spergularia (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly maritime Eurasian herbs: sand spurry; sea spurry.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Spergularia is a type of maritime Eurasian herb that grows abundantly on the coast of Britain.
- The sandy beach was dotted with small white flowers of spergularia that attracted numerous pollinators.
- The unique adaptations of spergularia allow it to thrive in salty and arid environments near the sea.
- A type of spergularia, known as sand spurry, can be found in dry coastal areas throughout Europe.
- In its natural habitat, spergularia often grows alongside other hardy plants that are tolerant of salt spray and strong winds.