Eryngium pandanifolium
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: eryngium
Plant ID (slug): eryngium-pandanifolium
Numeric ID: 25202
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Eryngium pandanifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to August. 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 and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Brazil to Argentina. Naturalized in S.W. Europe.
Habitats
Meadow; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Eryngium pandanifolium