About Limonium carolinianum (Walter) Britton
The scientific name of this species is Limonium carolinianum (Walter) Britton. Limonium carolinianum has a number of common names: Carolina sealavender, canker root, ink root, marsh root, lavender thrift, American thrift, and seaside thrift. This flowering plant species is native to the eastern shores of North America, ranging from northern Mexico to Canada. It is a slow-growing perennial herb that grows in salt marshes and other maritime habitats. Its inflorescences are often harvested to be used in cut flower arrangements.
