Frankeniaceae
plant family
Also known as: alkali-heath family
Quick Summary
The Frankeniaceae are a family of perennial herbs or low-growing evergreen woody plants. They are native to seacoasts in temperate and subtropical regions. These plants are sometimes used as border or ground carpet plants in light sandy soil or in rockeries.1
The genus Frankenia is the type genus for this family. Plants in this genus are typically herbs or undershrubs with opposite leaves and solitary pink, violet, or red flowers, usually found in the forks of the branches.2
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