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Sea Holly
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Why we carry this
A remarkably tough customer, this one - the kind of plant that laughs in the face of drought and asks for seconds. Sea Holly has traveled the globe from South America to Asia, where enterprising folks have figured out it's not just pretty, it's useful as an herb too. Those spiky sepals and leaves? They're not there to be difficult (well, they are, but with purpose). They're nature's security system, keeping hungry animals at bay while the flowers cluster into these satisfying little spheres. Encased in acrylic resin with the dried plant preserved inside, it's botanical essence meets optimistic charm - a small reminder that sometimes the prickliest things are the ones worth protecting. Repels misfortune, or at least looks like it should.
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