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