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The Sea Holly flowers on this plant are dying off but they are usually burr-shaped and metallic blue. The leaves are spiny and have a thick outer cuticle to protect against the sea spray and water loss. It can be found on sand dunes. Picture taken at Holkam Sands, Norfolk 22nd September 2010.

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimun)

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The Sea Holly flowers on this plant are dying off but they are usually burr-shaped and metallic blue. The leaves are spiny and have a thick outer cuticle to protect against the sea spray and water loss. It can be found on sand dunes. Picture taken at Holkam Sands, Norfolk 22nd September 2010.

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26th Sep 2010 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
 Biology, Science

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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plant flower nature wild sand

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