Eryngium planum

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[edit] sea holly, plains eryngo, cross-thistle

• Occurrence in Alberta – Y
• Global Invasive Species Database –
• NatureServe Rank –
• Haber, Upland –
• Haber, Wetland –
• CWF, Status & Invasive Range –
• Alberta Revegetation Guidelines –
• The Nature Conservancy –
• CBCN –
• AB Weed – N

[edit] Remarks

A garden escape, originating from Eurasia, not currently listed as invasive by USDA, and not regulated as a weed, but has naturalized in Alberta.

The following photos were taken in a disturbed area near a Red Deer golf course:

sea holly, Photo: Tony Blake

sea holly foliage, Photo: Tony Blake

sea holly flower head, Photo: Tony Blake

[edit] References

USDA Plants Profile: [1]