Field Eryngo
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Field Eryngo
Eryngium campestre
Field Eryngo is a beautiful flower with spiky blue-green leaves and bright blue flowers. It grows in fields and meadows, adding color to the landscape and attracting butterflies.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Field Eryngo is a stiff, branched plant with distinctive grey-green leaves and stems edged with sharp spines. Its small, roundish flower heads are pale greenish-white to blue-grey, resembling miniature thistles, giving it a tough, spiky appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusEryngium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans and Greeks used Field Eryngo roots as a delicious vegetable!
Despite its looks, the roots of Field Eryngo taste sweet, like parsnips!
Its flower heads dry beautifully, making it a popular choice for everlasting bouquets!
Some people believe touching its spiky leaves can ward off bad luck!
Special abilities
Ability
Spiky Shield
Field Eryngo has sharp, spiny leaves and stems that protect it from hungry animals, making it tough to chew!
Ability
Drought Buster
Its deep taproot allows Field Eryngo to reach underground water, helping it survive long dry spells where other plants wither.
Ability
Sun Reflector
The plant's grey-green leaves help reflect strong sunlight, keeping it cooler and saving precious water in hot, sunny places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 20-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early Autumn
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Its flowers provide nectar for bees.
pollinates
Drone Fly
Eristalis tenax
Hoverflies visit for pollen and nectar.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Also known as
Field Sea Holly
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Field Eryngo?
30-80 cm
How wide does Field Eryngo spread?
20-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Field Eryngo?
1-2 cm
When does Field Eryngo bloom?
Summer to early Autumn
Is Field Eryngo edible?
Yes
Is Field Eryngo toxic?
None
What is Field Eryngo's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Field Eryngo pollinated?
Insect
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