beach heather
noun
Meaning
A low-growing, evergreen shrub native to coastal regions, characterized by its needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers.
Examples
- The beach heather helps stabilize the shifting sand dunes against strong coastal winds.
- During the summer, the beach heather blooms with tiny, bright yellow flowers that carpet the shoreline.
Synonyms: shrub, dune plant, Hudsonia, groundcover