Eringo sea holly
Eryngium monocephalum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are erect and sturdy. They are slightly woody. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 10-60 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are opposite and taper to the tip. There are 3 cm long spreading teeth along the edge. The flowers are in oval heads. There can be one or several in a dome shaped group. This can be 1 m tall. There are many small flowers. The fruit is wedge shaped or cylinder shaped and 5 mm long. There are a few seeds with 2 wings.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests and grassland and rocky and coastal areas up to 3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Mexico, SE Asia, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Walang

Synonyms

Eryngium grande Hemsl. & Rose;