Sea holly Eryngium maritimum
Plant Family | Apiaceae |
Aliases | |
Flowering Period | June – September |
Flower colour | Blue – green |
Soil type | Dry, free draining, infertile |
Habitat | Sand dunes, coastal sites |
Status | Common |
Sea holly is a perennial wildflower found on sand dunes in coastal areas around the UK. The blue tinted, egg shaped flowers appear in June before disappearing again, during September.
Plant Family | Apiaceae |
Aliases | |
Flowering Period | June – September |
Flower colour | Blue – green |
Soil type | Dry, free draining, infertile |
Habitat | Sand dunes, coastal sites |
Status | Common |
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