noun
thrift; sea thrift; sea pink
A flowering plant (Armeria maritima) with pink or white globe-shaped blooms, often found in coastal areas. The name ハマカンザシ literally means 'beach hairpin', referring to the flower's appearance.
See also: アルメリア
海岸の岩場にハマカンザシが咲いていた。
Sea thrift was blooming on the rocky shore.
ハマカンザシはピンク色の小さな花を咲かせる。
Sea thrift produces small pink flowers.
アルメリア is the genus name Armeria, often used in gardening contexts; ハマカンザシ specifically refers to Armeria maritima, the sea thrift.
Compound of 浜 (hama, 'beach') and 簪 (kanzashi, 'ornamental hairpin'), referring to the flower's resemblance to a hairpin and its coastal habitat.