aster tripolium
noun
Meaning
A hardy flowering plant native to salt marshes and brackish wetlands, characterized by its daisy-like purple or blue petals and yellow center.
Examples
- The aster tripolium thrives in the high-salinity environment of the coastal mudflats.
- Botanists often study the aster tripolium to understand how plants adapt to tidal flooding.
Synonyms: sea aster, saltmarsh aster, halophyte, wildflower