[The Parsley Family in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]

Eryngos of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington

The Genus Eryngium

Oregon Coyote-thistle, Oregon Eryngo, Rush-leaf Eryngo: Eryngium petiolatum (Synonym: Eryngium petiolatum var. juncifolium)

The photo above shows Oregon coyote-thistle as seen at Conboy Lake NWR.........July 16, 2008. As can be seen, the plant is covered and protected by numerous sharp bristles.

Modoc Eryngo, Plantain-leaved Eryngo: Eryngium alismifolium -

Beethistle, Beethistle Eryngium, Bee-thistle Eryngo, Blue-topped Eryngo: Eryngium articulatum -

Coyote Thistle, Oregon Eryngo, Rush-leaf Eryngo: Eryngium petiolatum (Synonym: Eryngium petiolatum var. juncifolium) -

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