Frankenia pauciflora

Scientific name

Frankenia pauciflora

Common name

Sea-heath

Plant description

A small spreading shrub that is salt tolerant and has adapted to harsh conditions. It can grow between limestone rocks overhanging the ocean. Some plants have gnarled woody branches; the small and delicate flowers are white or pink.

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Flower colour

White or pink

Flowering months

Most of the year