This peculiar flower is a Cardoon (Cynara Cardunculus), which is also known as the artichoke thistle.
To me they look like giant Scottish thistles. The flowers stand high above the plant like bright purple beacons. Medicinally they can be used to detoxify liver tissue.
They're beautiful and the colour is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteUnusual looking flowers. Nice colours.
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