It is a perennial with spiny leaves
Its taproot is described as "carrot-like"
And Eastern Black Swallowtail larvae use it as feed.
Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Photo originally taken: Feb 23, 2020
Explanation: Took a while for ID
Sources: http://coastalplainplants.org/wiki/index.php/Eryngium_aromaticum
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