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prettygoodwordstatice (STAT-is, STAT-uh-see) - n., any of several herbs of the genus Limonium, especially those grown as ornamental flowers.
But also several species known as sea lavender. Most are native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, but some are found south and east of there. The flowers, which are often white or mauve, retain their color when dried, making them useful in arrangements. The common name was borrowed around 1730 from the former genus name, from Latin, from Greek statikē, from statikos astringent, glancing at its medicinal uses -- many species have tannin in their roots.
---L.
But also several species known as sea lavender. Most are native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, but some are found south and east of there. The flowers, which are often white or mauve, retain their color when dried, making them useful in arrangements. The common name was borrowed around 1730 from the former genus name, from Latin, from Greek statikē, from statikos astringent, glancing at its medicinal uses -- many species have tannin in their roots.
---L.
