Globe thistle (Echinops ritro)
Introduction
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Globe thistle (Echinops ritro)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 8 Jul 2017
Globe thistle is a member of the Aster family and a favourite amongst gardeners due to its spiky leaves and metallic blue flowers. This thistle is native to Asia and Europe, with its scientific name meaning 'hedgehog' in Greek.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.624899
Longitude
1.43331