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Sea Holly Ter Yde, Belgium (July, 2016).<br /> The flowers are metallic blue. Protected from winds this dune plant grows to a height of 20 to 60 cm. Although widespread, it is considered endangered in many areas.<br /> Habitat: Coastal sand dunes. <a href="http://www.natuurenbos.be/teryde" rel="nofollow">http://www.natuurenbos.be/teryde</a> Belgium,Eryngium maritimum,Geotagged,Sea holly,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Sea Holly

Ter Yde, Belgium (July, 2016).
The flowers are metallic blue. Protected from winds this dune plant grows to a height of 20 to 60 cm. Although widespread, it is considered endangered in many areas.
Habitat: Coastal sand dunes. http://www.natuurenbos.be/teryde

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The Sea holly

"Eryngium maritimum", the sea holly or seaside eryngo, is a species of "Eryngium" in the plant family Apiaceae and native to most European coastlines. It resembles a plume thistle in that its flower is burr-shaped, but the flowers are metallic blue rather than mauve.

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Similar species: Ginseng And Carrots
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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Jun 19, 2015 15:34 in Ter Yde 2-20, 8670 Koksijde, Belgium.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/4.5
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO80
  • 5.7mm