Pyrenean Eryngo
探検植物
Pyrenean Eryngo
eryngium bourgatii
The Pyrenean Eryngo is a striking, perennial herb renowned for its structural beauty and intense metallic blue-violet coloration. Native to the rugged mountain slopes and subalpine meadows of the Pyrenees and the Iberian Peninsula, this thistle-like plant belongs surprisingly to the carrot and parsley family (Apiaceae). It forms dense, ornamental clumps of deeply carved, spiny foliage, culminating in dazzling starburst flowers that attract a wide array of high-altitude pollinators. Its dramatic aesthetic has made it a favorite among rock gardeners and botanists alike.
生息地: Found in rocky limestone pastures, mountain screes, and sunny alpine meadows.
外見
This plant stands between 30 to 60 centimeters tall, featuring deeply lobed, spiny leaves marked with prominent silver-white veins. In mid to late summer, the stiff, branching stems and the dome-shaped flower heads transform into an eye-catching, iridescent metallic blue or violet. The small flowers are clustered in tight, egg-shaped heads, which are framed by a prominent, spikey collar of long, narrow, steel-blue bracts.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Apiales科Apiaceae属Eryngium
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Despite its extremely prickly appearance, it is a close relative of carrots, parsley, and celery.
Its tough, dried flower heads are often collected for long-lasting, rustic floral arrangements.
The striking blue color of the stems and flower heads intensifies when the plant is exposed to full sunlight and cold alpine nights.
特殊能力
能力
Metallic UV Protection
The brilliant blue pigmentation acts as a natural sunscreen, protecting the plant's tissues from intense ultraviolet radiation at high altitudes.
能力
Drought Armor
Its thick, waxy, and highly spiny leaves drastically reduce water loss and deter herbivores in arid mountain climates.
能力
Deep Anchorage
A long, resilient taproot system secures the plant in unstable limestone scree and accesses deep water reservoirs.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 30-60 cm
- 体重
- 0.1-0.5 kg
- 寿命
- 3-10 年
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic plant, it generates its own energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while absorbing essential minerals from alpine soil.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Soil nutrients
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Provides rich nectar for high-altitude bees, assisting in pollination.
eaten by
Pyrenean Chamois
Rupicapra pyrenaica
The tough, spiny stems protect the plant from being heavily grazed by alpine mammals.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Pyrenean Eryngoを見分けるには？
Pyrenean Eryngoを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Pyrenean Eryngoの長さは何ですか？
30-60 cm
Pyrenean Eryngoの体重は何ですか？
0.1-0.5 kg
Pyrenean Eryngoの寿命は何ですか？
3-10 年
Pyrenean Eryngoは何を食べますか？
As a photosynthetic plant, it generates its own energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while absorbing essential minerals from alpine soil.
Pyrenean Eryngoは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in rocky limestone pastures, mountain screes, and sunny alpine meadows.
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