eryngium (Meaning)
eryngium (n)
large genus of decorative plants with thistlelike flower heads; cosmopolitan in distribution
eryngium (n.)
A genus of umbelliferous plants somewhat like thistles in appearance. maritimum, or sea holly, has been highly esteemed as an aphrodisiac, the roots being formerly candied.
Synonyms & Antonyms of eryngium
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eryngium Sentence Examples
- The Eryngium genus encompasses a diverse array of plants commonly known as sea hollies or eryngoes.
- Eryngium species are predominantly found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
- Eryngium plants are characterized by their spiky, thistle-like appearance and unique, often metallic-blue flowers.
- The Eryngium maritimum species, commonly called sea holly, is a popular coastal plant known for its silvery-blue leaves and spiny, blue-green flower heads.
- Eryngium planum, also known as flat sea holly, is a low-growing species with distinctive flat, thistle-like flower heads in shades of blue or white.
- Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called rattlesnake master, is a North American species with tall, slender stems and striking blue or white flower heads.
- Eryngium alpinum, found in mountainous regions, exhibits stunning blue or white flower heads atop spiny stems.
- Eryngium bourgatii, an endangered species, is native to the Pyrenees mountains and features elegant, silvery-blue flower heads.
- Eryngium giganteum, known as giant sea holly, is a towering species with impressive, conical flower heads in shades of blue or white.
- Eryngium foetidum, commonly called culantro or recao, is a culinary herb prized for its distinctive cilantro-like flavor and aroma.
FAQs About the word eryngium
large genus of decorative plants with thistlelike flower heads; cosmopolitan in distributionA genus of umbelliferous plants somewhat like thistles in appearance
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Eryngium genus encompasses a diverse array of plants commonly known as sea hollies or eryngoes.
Eryngium species are predominantly found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Eryngium plants are characterized by their spiky, thistle-like appearance and unique, often metallic-blue flowers.
The Eryngium maritimum species, commonly called sea holly, is a popular coastal plant known for its silvery-blue leaves and spiny, blue-green flower heads.
