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Armeria maritima (Mill.) Willd.

thrift (Plumbaginaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
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Armeria maritima is a tough perennial plant found in rocky places and salt marshes throughout the British Isles.

Twll Du (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-05-28

 thrift / Armeria maritima: _Armeria maritima_ is a tough perennial plant found in rocky places and salt marshes throughout the British Isles.

The most characteristic habitat of Armeria maritima is on sea-cliffs.

Yesnaby (VC111: Orkney); 2011-05-25

 thrift / Armeria maritima: The most characteristic habitat of _Armeria maritima_ is on sea-cliffs.

Armeria maritima also grows high up on mountains, especially in Scotland.

Paps of Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-14

 thrift / Armeria maritima: _Armeria maritima_ also grows high up on mountains, especially in Scotland.

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