The photo is of a young flower head of the Globe Thistle aka Echinops Ritro. I did crop the image and I played around a little with the colour and brightness to make it seem a little crystalline.
I am not sure where it grows in the wild - it isn't a native plant - but it throws up a lot of flower spikes which, when young, look like a mediaeval weapon. As it grows it turns into a metallic blue and is covered in scores of tiny flowers.
It is a magnet for bees as you will see in future posts.
Thank goodness I came back to see this. Indeed we were all scratching our heads.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I really have to go back to your blog because I am just so curious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that wonderful photo and for making us churn wonderful and creative ideas.
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LOL I hopeyou weren't disappointed!
ReplyDeleteIt's purdy and reminds me of a fireworks burst.
ReplyDeleteI know we've had this conversation before, but did you tell me this is where echinacea comes from?
I love your macro shots x x
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaz, glad you like them
ReplyDeleteAh ewbl, the echinacea is a very different flower. Very attractive though. I myst grow some next year - if there's room, that is!
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