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"SAND STOCK" is a common name for Marcus-kochia littorea, a species of plant from the Brassicaceae family, which is known for growing in coastal sand dunes. It is also called "alhelí de mar" or "alelí das praias" and is a perennial plant with greyish stems and purple or lilac flowers that bloom from February to December.
Marcus-kochia littorea (Sand Stock): This is the scientific name for the plant, which belongs to the Brassicaceae family.
Habitat: It is a coastal plant that grows in sandy areas and dunes.
Appearance: It is a perennial plant with a woody base that can grow up to 50 cm long. Its stems are a distinctive grey-ash color, and its flowers are a mix of purple/lilac on the outside and yellowish-white on the inside.
Other names: In Spanish, it is known as "alhelí de mar," and in Galician, it is called "alelí das praias".
