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Thrift

Armeria maritima

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Description:

Thrift is a plant from the family Plumbaginaceae, which can be found in coastal areas across the Northern Hemisphere as well as in parts of South America. It is a short plant with branched stems, forming dense and rounded pink flowers heads.

Habitat:

Open rocky area, Skaftafell National Park. Habitat can be seen here:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37471319

Notes:

Armeria maritima can grow in soils with high copper concentrations.

Reference Links:

Armeria maritima, Plants of Iceland: Armeria maritima, Thrift

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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