
Echinops bannaticus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to southeastern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial thistle, growing to 120 cm (47 in), with prickly foliage and spherical blue flower heads in summer.
Similar species: Asterales
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Uploaded Apr 13, 2015. Captured Aug 6, 2014 16:57 in Unnamed Road, Stockport, Cheshire East SK12, UK.