Wahine Noho Kai (Sea Holly)
Eryngium maritimum
About Wahine Noho Kai (Sea Holly)
Wahine Noho Kai (Sea Holly) (Eryngium maritimum) is a herb used in the Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine tradition to help with UTI, Edema, Kidney Support, and Digestive Issues. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Eryngium maritimum, the sea holly or seaside eryngo, is a species of Eryngium in the plant family Apiaceae and native to most European coastlines. It resembles a plume thistle in that its flower is burr-shaped, but the flowers are metallic blue rather than mauve. Protected from winds this dune plant grows to a height of 20 to 60 cm. Although widespread, it is considered endangered in many areas, such as Germany where its occurrence has been greatly...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist