Eryngium amethystinum
Family
Apiaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Green, Violet/Purple
Etymology
eryngium: From the Greek eryngion, a type of spiny-leaved thistle resembling sea holly
amethystinum: From the Greek amethusto ‘amethyst’. The name of this violet semi-precious gemstone literally means ‘not drunk’ as it was believed to prevent drunkenness. In botany, the colour amethyst is a lighter version of violet.