Eryngium caucasicum

Physical Characteristics

Eryngium caucasicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. Europe to W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Aphrodisiac Nervine The root is aphrodisiac and nervine[61, 240]. The ashes of the plant is used in the treatment of haemorrhoids[240].

Known Hazards

None known