Photo: Echinops bannaticus 07.

Flower, drenched by constant rain. Annala, Helsinki, Finland. Planted. 2004-08-18.

Echinops bannaticus Rochel ex Schrad.
Engl.: blue globe thistle.
Suom.: sinipallo-ohdake.
Sven.: blå bolltistel.
Bot. syn.: Echinops ritro auct.