What is another word for eryngium?
Pronunciation: [ɜːɹˈɪŋɡi͡əm] (IPA) 
Eryngium, commonly known as sea holly, is a spiky, blue-flowering plant found in Europe, Asia, and America. The word eryngium comes from the Greek word Eryngion, meaning "prickly plant." Synonyms for eryngium include thistle, artichoke, and cardoon. While these plants share a resemblance to eryngium, they are not related. The word thistle refers to a group of plants that typically have prickly leaves and purple flowers. Artichoke is a species of thistle cultivated for its edible flower buds and stem. Cardoon is also a type of thistle grown for its edible leaf stalks. Despite their differences, eryngium, thistle, artichoke, and cardoon are all fascinating plants with unique features.
