Eryngium giganteum
Miss Willmot's Ghost
Also known as: Eryngium asperifolium F.Delaroche +3 more
- Eryngium asperifolium F.Delaroche
- Eryngium glaucum Adams
- Eryngium glaucum Hoffm.
- Eryngium haussknechtii Bornm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Eryngium giganteum (commonly known as Miss Willmot's-ghost) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eryngium, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Newfoundland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland