field eryngo
Eryngium campestre
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Attracts pollinators
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Spiny perennial plant native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is extremely drought-resistant and attracts a wide variety of beneficial insects during the summer.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 0.6 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest
- October — Planting
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The roots were traditionally used in diuretic and aperitif infusions.
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