Eryngium is a perennial wildflower found along European seacoasts, and although its natural habitat is widespread, it is an endangered species. The flowers of E. maritimum are hermaphrodite, so the plant is self-fertile. It is also pollinated by bees, flies, beetles. Both the leaves and the roots of sea holly are edible. Linnaeus recommended boiling the young flowering shoots. The shoots are sometimes blanched - that is, grown without light so they will be very pale in color - and served as an asparagus substitute. The roots, boiled or roasted, taste like chestnuts.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:36:53 +0000
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