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Frankenia laevis L.

sea heath (Frankeniaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencySE
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Frankenia laevis is a our only member of the family Frankeniaceae; it has simple opposite leaves and flowers with 6 stamens but 5 petals and sepals.

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 sea heath / Frankenia laevis: _Frankenia laevis_ is a our only member of the family Frankeniaceae; it has simple opposite leaves and flowers with 6 stamens but 5 petals and sepals.

Frankenia laevis forms tangled mats on sand dunes from the Solent to the Wash, and has been introduced elsewhere.

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 sea heath / Frankenia laevis: _Frankenia laevis_ forms tangled mats on sand dunes from the Solent to the Wash, and has been introduced elsewhere.

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