Crown of thorns Sea Holly flower, Eryngium Maritimum

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Close up of Sea Holly flower, Eryngium Maritimum. Grows in coastal locations preferring shingle

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Size: 3397px × 5144px
Location: Norfolk, England
Photo credit: © Marilyn Shenton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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