Eryngium pandanifolium (Umbelliferae)

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Eryngium pandanifolium
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The Eryngium pandanifolium plant species is found in S. America - Brazil to Argentina. Naturalized in S.W. Europe. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family.

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Latin Name:  Eryngium pandanifolium
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Cham.&Schldl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Banks of ditches in Portugal.

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]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[233]. Plants should be put in their final position whilst small since they resent root disturbance[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is not very hardy outdoors in Britain but has survived temperatures down to -10°c when grown in a very well-drained soil and a sheltered position[200].

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