Eryngium campestre Field eryngo (Umbelliferae)

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Eryngium campestre
Field eryngo
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The Eryngium campestre plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Field eryngo.

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Latin Name:  Eryngium campestre
Common Name:  Field eryngo
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Dry grassy areas near the coast[17]. A rare plant in Britain.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position[1]. Prefers a light sandy soil but tolerates most soil types including lime and poor gravels[200]. The plant has deep and wide-ranging roots, it can spread freely in the garden and become difficult to eradicate[4]. Plants should be put in their final position whilst small since they resent root disturbance[200]. The plant is often used in dried flower arrangements since it retains its colour for a long time[7].

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