Sea holly (Eryngium sp.). This perennial herb belongs to the family Umbelliferae, which includes 200 species. It is indigenous to southern Europe. Sea

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Sea holly (Eryngium sp.). This perennial herb belongs to the family Umbelliferae, which includes 200 species. It is indigenous to southern Europe. Sea holly is usually grown ornamentally for its metallic, spiny foliage and blue thistle-like flowers.

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