sand verbena

noun

1. any of several low, mostly trailing plants of the genus Abronia, of the western U.S., having showy, verbenalike flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sand verbena¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The desert sunflowers, purple sand verbena and white dune evening primrose were spectacular.

From Los Angeles Times

Desert wildflowers, including globe-shaped yellow sand verbena, daisylike purple fleabane and violet lupine, bloomed in the dunes.

From New York Times

A local natural history website offers updates on sightings of sand verbena, brown-eyed evening primrose, lupine and more, with specific mile markers and road conditions.

From Washington Post

The sand verbena is in danger of extinction due to trampling - human traffic - and has been extirpated from other areas of the park that see foot traffic, such as Fishing Bridge.

From Washington Times

Already, dune hummocks have formed, and about 10,000 seedlings that include flowering sand verbena and beach evening primrose dot the beach enclosure.

From Los Angeles Times