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Blue Eryngo
Eryngium planum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Eryngium
About
Eryngium planum, known as or blue eryngo, or flat sea holly, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the area that includes central and southeastern Europe and central Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial thistle growing to 50 cm (20 in) with branched silvery-blue stems, and numerous small blue conical flowerheads surrounded by spiky bracts in summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue Eryngo is Eryngium planum.
- Blue Eryngo belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Blue Eryngo belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Blue Eryngo belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Blue Eryngo belongs to the order Apiales.
- Blue Eryngo belongs to the family Apiaceae.
- Blue Eryngo belongs to the genus Eryngium.