sand verbena

noun

any of several low, mostly trailing plants of the genus Abronia, of the western U.S., having showy, verbenalike flowers.

Origin of sand verbena

¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Words Nearby sand verbena

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How to use sand verbena in a sentence

The fragrant blossoms of the yellow sand-verbena may be found upon the beach at almost any time of year.
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The insidiously alluring perfume of sand verbena rose like altar incense around them.
Her Father's Daughter | Gene Stratton-Porter

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