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Echinops bannaticus Rochel ex Schrad.

blue globe-thistle (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedModerate tendencySE
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Echinops bannaticus is a widespread garden escape in Great Britain.

Great Haseley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-17

 blue globe-thistle / Echinops bannaticus: _Echinops bannaticus_ is a widespread garden escape in Great Britain.

The bluish flowers of Echinops bannaticus distinguish it from Echinops sphaerocephalus and Echinops exaltatus.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2020-07-13

 blue globe-thistle / Echinops bannaticus: The bluish flowers of _Echinops bannaticus_ distinguish it from _Echinops sphaerocephalus_ and _Echinops exaltatus_.

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