Eryngo (Eryngium) is a genus of plants belonging to the natural order Umbelliferae. There are upwards of 100 species found in temperate and sub-tropical climates, but chiefly in South America. Eryngium maritlmum, also called sea-holly, is the only truly native British species. It frequents sandy shores, and is distinguished by its rigid, spiny, gla... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BE.HTM