Beach Sand Verbena - Abronia umbellata
Purple Sand Verbena or Abronia umbellata - is a perennial prostrate herb with succulent fleshy leaves and light purple flower clusters. Blooms January through December. Replace non-native iceplant with Beach Sand Verbena, it makes a good ground cover for undisturbed sandy coastal areas. Abronia umbellata is found on the coast from Washington state down to Baja, California.
This photo was taken on San Onofre State Beach in Southern California June 2010.
Beach Sand Verbena - Abronia umbellata
Purple Sand Verbena or Abronia umbellata - is a perennial prostrate herb with succulent fleshy leaves and light purple flower clusters. Blooms January through December. Replace non-native iceplant with Beach Sand Verbena, it makes a good ground cover for undisturbed sandy coastal areas. Abronia umbellata is found on the coast from Washington state down to Baja, California.
This photo was taken on San Onofre State Beach in Southern California June 2010.