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Armeria welwitschii
Scientific Name: Armeria welwitschii
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Category: Dicot
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Armeria welwitschii
Armeria welwitschii, also known as Thrift, is a perennial plant species belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family. In Portugal, it's known as "Erva-divina" or "Raiz-divina" (divine-herb).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Armeria welwitschii Boiss.
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Synonyms:
- Armeria cinerea Boiss. & Welw.
- Armeria welwitschii var. platyphylla Daveau
Distribution and Habitat
Armeria welwitschii is native to the coast of Portugal and endemic to the area. It is often found in coastal dunes and cliffs, specifically north of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo), growing in sandy or rocky soils.
Morphology and Growth
- It is a small, low-growing, evergreen perennial.
- It forms mounds of strappy leaves and produces balls of pink flowers.
- The lanceolate leaves can reach up to 4 inches in length.
- It is described as a chamaephyte, a plant that has its overwintering buds on persistent aerial shoots close to the ground.