Baldwin'S Eryngo
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Baldwin'S Eryngo
eryngium baldwinii
Baldwin's Eryngo is a unique plant with spiky blue-green leaves and striking purple flowers. It attracts many butterflies and bees, making it a delightful addition to gardens!
Habitat: Wetlands and coastal areas.
Appearance
The Baldwin'S Eryngo is a distinctive perennial with stiff, spiny green leaves resembling thistles. Its unique cone-shaped flower heads, about an inch wide, are typically whitish-green and surrounded by sharp, pointed bracts, making it visually stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusEryngium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Even its stiff leaves can help trap morning dew, providing extra moisture.
Its flower heads look like tiny, spiky futuristic pinecones!
Some people call it Baldwin's Button Snakeroot because of its shape.
This plant belongs to the carrot family, but you definitely wouldn't want to eat its leaves!
Special abilities
Ability
Spiky Sentinel
Baldwin'S Eryngo has sharp, thistle-like leaves that deter hungry animals from munching on it, helping it survive.
Ability
Water-Loving Roots
Baldwin'S Eryngo can thrive in wet, sometimes flooded soils thanks to its adaptable root system, surviving where others can't.
Ability
Pollinator Party-Starter
Baldwin'S Eryngo's unique, textured flower heads act as a landing pad and food source, attracting many different insect pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar from its flowers.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Actively visits the flower heads for nectar.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar from its various flowers.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Baldwin's EryngiumBaldwin's Sea Holly
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Baldwin'S Eryngo?
30-90 cm
How wide does Baldwin'S Eryngo spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Baldwin'S Eryngo?
1-2.5 cm
When does Baldwin'S Eryngo bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is Baldwin'S Eryngo edible?
No
Is Baldwin'S Eryngo toxic?
None
What is Baldwin'S Eryngo's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Baldwin'S Eryngo pollinated?
Insect
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