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Seaside Eryngo
Eryngium maritimum
40.2448, 23.3538
Field Notes
Description:
Eryngium maritimum, the sea holly or seaside eryngo, is a species of Eryngium in the plant family Apiaceae and native to most European coastlines. It resembles a plume thistle in that its flower is burr-shaped, but the flowers are metallic blue rather than mauve. Protected from winds this dune plant grows to a height of 20 to 60 cm.
Habitat:
Mediterranean sandy beach.
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PublishedJune 22, 2017
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