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Field Eryngo
Eryngium campestre
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Eryngium
About
Eryngium campestre, known as field eryngo, is a species of Eryngium, which is used medicinally. A member of the Apiaceae family, Eryngo is a hairless, thorny perennial. The leaves are tough and stiff, whitish-green. The basal leaves are long-stalked, pinnate and spiny. The leaves of this plant are mined by the gall fly which is called Euleia heraclei.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Field Eryngo is Eryngium campestre.
- Field Eryngo belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Field Eryngo belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Field Eryngo belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Field Eryngo belongs to the order Apiales.
- Field Eryngo belongs to the family Apiaceae.
- Field Eryngo belongs to the genus Eryngium.