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 fragrant blossoms of the yellow sand-verbena may be found upon the beach at almost any time of year.

From Project Gutenberg

The insidiously alluring perfume of sand verbena rose like altar incense around them.

From Project Gutenberg