Plant ID Needed

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  1. McBren

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    Hi Guys

    Does anyone know what this plant is with the ball shaped flower? It was found on a riverbank in Berkshire, UK.

    Thanks!
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Echinops
     
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    Awesome, thank you very much!
     
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    There are three in cultivation around here:

    Echinops sphaerocephalus gets to 7 feet tall
    Echinops bannaticus & Echinops ritro get to 4 feet tall
     
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