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Echinops bannaticus
While growing they develop a round-shape shrub. Globe thistle isn't an evergreen; during the summer it assumes a blue colouring. The adult species are large in size and reach 1,5 m in height.
Spotted in Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt.
Spotted on Jul 20, 2008
Submitted on Aug 2, 2011
4 Comments
Happy to help avatb :)
I really appreciate this picture because I've only seen these at the end of their growing season: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/710... and I had no idea what it was. It was the first picture I put on ProjectNoah and you hayde, identified it for me in a flash! So thanks again!
Indeed, they look lovely on the ceiling, especially with the warm, colourful light that penetrates through them.
I like the effect! :)