Blue Globe Thistle, Blå bolltistel (Echinops bannaticus)

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A species of flowering plant in the sunflower family, native to southeastern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial thistle, growing to 120 cm, with prickly foliage and spherical blue flower heads in summer.

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Location: Granby, Sigtuna, Europe, Sweden
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