Plumbaginaceae Collection

Hartland Quay and Sea pink / thrift (Armeria maritima) flowers on cliff top, Hartland, North Devon, UK, May 2013

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Illustration of Armeria maritima (Thrift, Sea pink), leaves and clusters of pink flowers

Established saltmarsh with Common sea lavender (Limonium vulgare) growing on saltmarsh, Abbotts Hall Farm Nature Reserve, Essex, UK, July

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

RF - Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair, resting on cliffside among flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top at sunset. Hartland Quay, Devon, England, UK. May 2019

Plumbago plant

Common sea lavender (Limonium vulgare) and Sea purslane (Halimione portulacoides) growing on regenerated saltmarsh habitat, with rainbow, Abbotts Hall Farm Nature Reserve, Essex, England, UK

Thrift (Armeria maritima), Sark, British Channel Islands, May

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Sea Pink (armeria Maritima) flowering, Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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The cliffs at Noup Head on Westray island, home to one of the largest sea bird colonies in the UK, Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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The cliffs at Noup Head on Westray island, home to one of the largest sea bird colonies in the UK, Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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The cliffs at Noup Head on Westray island, home to one of the largest sea bird colonies in the UK, Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

Spiny Thrift ~ flowers in field ~ Donana National Park, Spain
Spiny Thrift - flowers in field - Donana National Park, Spain

Alpine Thrift (Armeria alpina) (colour litho)
2639321 Alpine Thrift (Armeria alpina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

RF - Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top with beach below, in evening light. Bedruthan Steps, North Cornwall, England, UK. May 2019

Sea pink (Armeria maritima) on cliffs at Longcarrow Cove, view along coastline towards Trevose Head. Near Trevone, Cornwall, England, UK. May 2020

Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) and Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering on clifftop, Trevose Head, Cornwall, UK, May

Thrift (Armeria pungens) in flower on beach, Alentejo, Natural Park of South West Alentejano and Costa Vicentina, Portugal, June 2009

Thrift (Armeria pungens) flowers, Alentejo, Natural Park of South West Alentejano and Costa Vicentina, Portugal, June 2009

Thrift (Armeria pungens) flower close up, Alentejo, Natural Park of South West Alentejano and Costa Vicentina, Portugal, June 2009

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with flower in beak, amongst Thrift (Armeria maritima), Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) landing with sand eels in beak, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, July

Pink thrift (Armeria maritima) growing along the coastal cliff tops, Hartland Quay, North Devon, UK. May 2017

RF- Pink thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on the coastal cliffs tops at Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall, UK. May 2013

Pink thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top, Bedruthan Steps, near Newquay, North Cornwall, UK, May 2013

Scottish coast at sunrise in spring at Mallaig in Scotland, United Kingdom

Scottish coast with dark cloudy sky and Sea Pink flowers (Armeria maritima) growing along the rocky shoreline in spring at Mallaig in Scotland, United Kingdom

Sea pinks, Hengistbury Head Beach, Poole Bay, Bournemouth, with Isle of Wight in the background, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sea pink flower (Armeria maritima)

Illustration of Limonium vulgare (Common sea-lavender), leaves and pink flowers

Thrift or sea Thrift or Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima), Shetland Islands. Europe, northern europe, great britain, scotland, Shetland Islands, June

Sea Thrift or Sea Pink -Armeria maritima-, tundra, Landmannalaugar, Highlands, Sudurland, Iceland

Rock Sea-lavender (Limonium procerum ssp. devoniense) flowering, growing in coastal limestone rocks, Berry Head N. N. R
Rock Sea-lavender (Limonium procerum ssp. devoniense) flowering, growing in coastal limestone rocks, Berry Head N.N.R. Torbay, Devon, England, July

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering mass, growing on clifftop, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

German Statice (Limonium tataricum), Plumbaginaceae, Herbaceous perennial plant for rocky gardens
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XVIII Plate 14 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Plumbaginaceae, German Statice (Limonium tataricum)

Scarlet Leadwort (Plumbago indica), Plumbaginaceae, Shrub for flower beds, watercolor, 1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LI, Plate 83 by Angela Rossi Bottione and co-workers: Plumbaginaceae, Scarlet Leadwort (Plumbago indica). Shrub for flower beds

Limonium recurvum, sea lavendar
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Winged Sea lavender (wavyleaved sea lavender) (Limonium sinuatum) flowering on rocky shore, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Thrift (Armeria maritima) and Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering, growing in clifftop habitat, near Mullion Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall, England, may

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering, growing in clifftop habitat, near Mullion Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall, England, may

Thrift (Armeria maritima) and Kidney-vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering, growing on clifftop habitat, Hartland Quay, North Devon, England, may

Acantholimon Glumaceum (Prickly Thrift), a perennial alpine plant of the Plumbaginaceae (plumbago or leadwort) family, with bright pink or purple flowers in the summer, best suited to rock gardens

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Discover the enchanting world of Plumbaginaceae, a diverse family of flowering plants that captivate with their beauty and resilience. At Hartland Quay, witness the breathtaking sight of Sea pink or thrift flowers adorning cliff tops, creating a stunning contrast against the rugged landscape. A Puffin perched gracefully on a bed of flowering Sea thrift is a portrait that epitomizes nature's harmony. Illustrations showcase Armeria maritima in all its glory - delicate leaves and clusters of pink flowers that bring joy to any garden. Another delightful image captures a Puffin standing proudly on Sea thrift, its wings spread wide as if embracing the coastal breeze. But Plumbaginaceae doesn't limit itself to land alone; it thrives in saltmarshes too. Witness an established saltmarsh adorned with Common sea lavender, adding vibrant hues to this unique ecosystem. And don't miss the charming combination of Common sea lavender and Sea purslane, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Traveling further afield to Sark in the British Channel Islands during May reveals yet another captivating scene - Thrift plants dotting the landscape like colorful gems amidst lush greenery. These images (DDE-90036172), (DDE-90036163), (DDE-90036162), and (DDE-90036161) are windows into an extraordinary world where Plumbago plant reigns supreme. Plumbaginaceae is not just about visual splendor; it represents resilience and adaptability in challenging environments. So next time you encounter these remarkable plants or catch glimpses of their mesmerizing illustrations, take a moment to appreciate their tenacity and grace.