Eryngium Collection

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)
Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c. 1622. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatia) Picco blue flowers in garden border. England, UK

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) growing in coastal dunes England, UK. August

Blue flowered sea holly or eryngo, Eryngium maritinum
5856638 Blue flowered sea holly or eryngo, Eryngium maritinum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered sea holly or eryngo, Eryngium maritinum)

Rattlesnake master, button snake-root

Sea holly or sea eryngo, Eryngium maritimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Field eryngo, Eryngium campestre. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792

Sea holly, Eryngium minus, and hogs fennel, Peucedanum officinale. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Curtis British Entomology Plate 53
Lepidoptera: Aegeria ichneumoniformis = Bembecia scopigera (Six-belted Clearwing) [Plant: Eryngium maritimum (Sea Eryngo)] Date: 1824-39

Sea holly (Eryngium sp. ), X-ray
Sea holly (Eryngium sp.), X-ray

Sea holly (Eryngium bourgatii), X-ray
Sea holly (Eryngium bourgatii), coloured X-ray

Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers (Eryngium maritimum) on a beach, Sardinia, Italy, June

Alpine Sea Holly, Alpine Eryngo or Queen of the Alps -Eryngium alpinum-, inflorescence, Malbun, Liechtenstein Alps, Triesenberg, Liechtenstein

Picture No. 11073801
Shadow Beni / Culantro / Mexican Coriander growing wild

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Shadow Beni / Culantro / Mexican Coriander growing wild Trinidad

Picture No. 10899475
Sea-holly - in flower (Eryngium maritimum) Date:

CJ4 5004 Bee on Sea Holly
bee, Eryngium, Ham House, Sea Holly

Sea Holly (Eryngium alpinum Amethyst ) flowering in Summer in Dorset, UK

Eryngium alpinum flowers
Alpine see holly (Eryngium alpinum) flowers. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in July

Golden Eryngium - backlit by early morning sun. Kent garden in Augustu. UK
DAD-1992 Golden Eryngium - backlit by early morning sun. Kent garden in August UK David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eryngium Maritimum
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Discover the captivating beauty of eryngium, also known as Alpine Sea Holly or Queen of the Alps - Eryngium alpinum. With its stunning inflorescence, this flower can be found in the picturesque Malbun region of the Liechtenstein Alps and Triesenberg in Liechtenstein. In garden borders, you'll find the Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatia) with its vibrant Picco blue flowers adding a touch of elegance. It thrives on montane pastureland too, like its cousin Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii), which blooms gracefully. Venturing to coastal dunes in England's UK, you'll encounter Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) proudly growing amidst sandy landscapes during August. Its striking blue flowers are a sight to behold. Another variation is the Blue-flowered sea holly or eryngo (Eryngium maritinum), showcasing its unique charm wherever it grows. Known by various names such as Rattlesnake master and button snake-root, this plant has an intriguing presence. Sea holly or sea eryngo (Eryngium maritimum) can be found along coastlines and adds a touch of wild beauty to any landscape. Field eryngo (Eryngium campestre) offers delicate blossoms that grace open fields with their subtle allure. Combining forces with other flora, Sea Holly (Eryngium minus) stands tall alongside hog's fennel while Rest Harrow Ononis repens finds harmony next to different species of Eryngium. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by these enchanting plants; Curtis British Entomology Plate 53 showcases their intricate details beautifully. In Nemesis or Little Fortuna from 1495-96 Burin engraving era captures their timeless appeal.