Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zosterifolium
ID:
679005

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 299 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678337



Common Names

  • Zosterifolium Sea Holly
  • Zosterifolium Eryngo
  • Zosterifolium Sea-holly


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Description

Eryngium zosterifolium (also called Sea Holly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a dense cluster of small flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium zosterifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in floral arrangements. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eryngium zosterifolium has a star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The petals are usually blue in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium zosterifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Eryngium zosterifolium

Eryngium zosterifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Eryngium zosterifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium zosterifolium?

Eryngium zosterifolium

What is the common name of Eryngium zosterifolium?

Zoster-leaf eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium zosterifolium?

Woodlands and meadows in North America

Species in the Eryngium genus

Eryngium beckii, Eryngium bolivianum, Eryngium neei, Eryngium woodii, Eryngium agavifolium, Eryngium alismifolium, Eryngium aloifolium, Eryngium alpinum, Eryngium alternatum, Eryngium amethystinodes, Eryngium amethystinum, Eryngium amorginum, Eryngium andicolum, Eryngium anomalum, Eryngium antiatlanticum, Eryngium aquaticum, Eryngium aquifolium, Eryngium argyreum, Eryngium aristulatum, Eryngium armatum, Eryngium aromaticum, Eryngium articulatum, Eryngium atlanticum, Eryngium balansae, Eryngium baldwinii, Eryngium beecheyanum, Eryngium billardierei, Eryngium bithynicum, Eryngium boissieuanum, Eryngium bonplandii, Eryngium bornmuelleri, Eryngium bourgatii, Eryngium brasiliense, Eryngium buchtienii, Eryngium bungei, Eryngium bupleuroides, Eryngium cabrerae, Eryngium caeruleum, Eryngium caespitiferum, Eryngium calaster, Eryngium campestre, Eryngium canaliculatum, Eryngium cardesii, Eryngium carlinae, Eryngium carlinoides, Eryngium castrense, Eryngium cervantesii, Eryngium chevalieri, Eryngium chubutense, Eryngium ciliatum,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,