sea holly (Meaning)
sea holly (n)
European evergreen eryngo with twisted spiny leaves naturalized on United States east coast; roots formerly used as an aphrodisiac
widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
sea holly ()
An evergeen seashore plant (Eryngium maritimum). See Eryngium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sea holly
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sea holly Sentence Examples
- The sea holly's spiky blue flowers resembled tiny thistles.
- Sea holly is a popular coastal plant known for its medicinal properties.
- The leaves of the sea holly plant contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- The root of sea holly has been traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections.
- Sea holly is often used as a garden plant due to its drought tolerance and attractive flowers.
- The sea holly plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
- Sea holly is a host plant for various butterfly species.
- The flowers of the sea holly are a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
- Sea holly is a coastal plant that is adapted to saline environments.
- The sea holly's sharp leaves can cause skin irritation if handled without care.
FAQs About the word sea holly
European evergreen eryngo with twisted spiny leaves naturalized on United States east coast; roots formerly used as an aphrodisiac, widely cultivated southern E
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sea holly's spiky blue flowers resembled tiny thistles.
Sea holly is a popular coastal plant known for its medicinal properties.
The leaves of the sea holly plant contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds.
The root of sea holly has been traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections.
