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Amethyst Sea Holly

Eryngium amethystinum

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42.6461, 18.1158

Field Notes

Description:

Sturdy plant, some 30 cm tall, looking rather unfriendly to touching...

Habitat:

Very dry karstic area, mediterranean garrigue on top of the hill dominating Dubrovnik town and riviera.

Notes:

Thanks Brian for the help with the ID.

Reference Links:

Eryngium amethystinum - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Amethyst sea holly

Eryngium amethystinum

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Flowers of Europe
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Mediterranean Flora & Fauna
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Biodiversity Croatia

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PublishedAugust 9, 2019

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