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seven sisters
Scientific Name: Crinum americanum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
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About the Seven Sisters Cliffs
The Seven Sisters are a series of striking chalk cliffs located along the English Channel, forming part of the South Downs in East Sussex, specifically between the towns of Seaford and Eastbourne.
Location and Formation
- The cliffs mark the point where the South Downs meets the sea.
- They were formed by ancient rivers cutting valleys into the chalk, creating seven distinct peaks.
- The cliffs are situated east of Seaford.
Ecological Notes
- The Seven Sisters are noted as a "disappearing wonder" due to ongoing coastal erosion.
Points of Interest
- Seven Sisters Country Park provides access to the cliffs.
- Birling Gap, managed by the National Trust, offers views of the Seven Sisters.
- Seaford Head also provides views of the cliffs.