The Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) is a species of Eryngium in the plant family Apiaceae and native to most European coastlines. In some ways, it resembles a flowering thistle, in that its flower is burr-shaped, though these are metallic blue, rather than mauve. The protected dune plant grows to a height of 20 to 60 cm. Although widespread, it is considered endangered as, for instance in Germany, its occurrence has been greatly reduced throughout and has become extinct in some regions sea holly flower Sea holly - group
The Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) is a species of Eryngium in the plant family Apiaceae and native to most European coastlines. In some ways, it resembles a flowering thistle, in that its flower is burr-shaped, though these are metallic blue, rather than mauve. The protected dune plant grows to a height of 20 to 60 cm. Although widespread, it is considered endangered as, for instance in Germany, its occurrence has been greatly reduced throughout and has become extinct in some regions eryngium maritium sea Sea holly