About Frankenia laevis L.
Scientific Classification and Common Name
Frankenia laevis, commonly known as sea heath, is a low-growing shrub belonging to the family Frankeniaceae.
Native Range and Habitat
This species is native to southwestern Europe, Great Britain, northwestern Africa, and Macaronesia, and it grows in coastal habitats.
Rarity Status in Britain
It is considered a rare plant within Britain.
Detailed Confirmed Distribution
Its confirmed native distribution includes: southwestern Europe (the Balearic Islands, Corsica, France, Italy, Portugal, Sardinia, Spain, and Sicily), Great Britain, the Azores, and western North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia).
