Frankenia laevis
About
Frankenia laevis, commonly sea heath, is a low shrub in the family Frankeniaceae. It is native to south-west Europe and Britain and to northwestern Africa, including Macaronesia. It grows on the coast. It is rare in Britain.
- Family
- Frankeniaceae
How to use it
Sea heath can be used in coastal landscaping due to its ability to thrive in sandy, salty soils. It helps stabilize the coastline, making it an important plant for ecological restoration projects. Its unique appearance can also add interest to gardens designed for coastal environments.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Sea heath is not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this unique coastal plant without trying to cook with it. Instead, enjoy its beauty in its natural habitat!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Frankenia laevis
- Slug
- frankenia-laevis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Frankeniaceae
- Genus
- Frankenia
- Species
- laevis
- Wikidata QID
- Q3082971
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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