Sea Pink

(Armeria maritima)

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Sea Pink

An unmistakeable common plant of sea cliffs and coastal paths. It has a dense cushion of grass-like linear leaves and pink flowers in round heads on stalks about 6 - 10 inches long. Flowers from late spring to late summer.

Also known as Thrift, it was depicted on the back of pre-decimalisation threepence pieces.