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Eryngium diffusum
Eryngium diffusum Torr.
Spreading Eryngo
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERDI7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Complexity: Palmate
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: OK , TXValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Eryngium diffusum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eryngium diffusum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eryngium diffusum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-09Research By: TWC Staff