Of Mediterranean origin.
Limonium ramosissimum ssp. provinciale (Algerian sea lavender) is a perennial salt-tolerant plant (family Plumbaginaceae) that can be found in Southern California. An ornamental escape native to coastal Mediterranean, it grows in coastal areas and sand dunes. The plant reproduces by seeds which can retain the ability to germinate after two weeks floating in salt water. Currently only the provinciale subspecies is listed in the Cal-IPC Inventory. However, many collections recorded in California have not included a subspecies. In California, is found in Coastal salt marshes, coastal or riparian scrub, grassland, disturbed areas; Elevation: < 500 m. Description: perennial herb 6-12” (20-50 cm) tall in flower, lower leaves in dense rosettes 1-4” (3-10 cm) long, ¼–¾” (7-20 mm) wide, spoon shaped, tip acute to rounded. Flower: delicate multi-branched, tight clusters. Flower: calyx (outer flower part) white < ¼” (4-6mm), corolla (inner flower part) pale pink to purple < ¼” (5-7 mm).
Likely introduced through the horticultural trade.
