sea chickweed

"Sea chickweed" is a resilient coastal plant known for thriving in sandy and saline environments.

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Definition

B2Coastal Botany

(technical)A low-growing plant with succulent leaves and small white flowers, commonly found on sandy or rocky shorelines.

Example

  • Sea chickweed often forms dense mats along the coastal sand dunes.

C1Environmental Science

(academic)A perennial plant that thrives in saline environments and is known for its triangular to oval-shaped leaves growing in pairs.

Example

  • Researchers study sea chickweed to understand plant adaptations to saline conditions.

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