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The Echinops bannaticus Another fine example of the Fibonacci sequence. Echinops bannaticus,Geotagged,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

The Echinops bannaticus

Another fine example of the Fibonacci sequence.

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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
Species identified by garrylomasphotography
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By garrylomasphotography

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Uploaded Apr 13, 2015. Captured Aug 6, 2014 16:57 in Unnamed Road, Stockport, Cheshire East SK12, UK.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO200
  • 20mm