Eryngium maritimum
A very distinctive plant with blueish-green or greyish green waxy leaves, with sharp-toothed spines. It produces tiny blue flowers in a large dome.
It flowers June to September. Found along sandy coastlines, mainly on sand dunes. Common and widespread in England, Wales and Ireland, and absent from north and east Scotland.
June 2012, Llandudno, Wales. Nikon Coolpix P500. 
Pete Hillman 2012.
Nature Journeys 
I was so excited to see this. I spent at least three years looking for our variety, and finally found some on a prairie last year. I recognized the shape and the name of this one immediately — I think they’re beautiful plants.
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Thank you for your comment, Linda. Your variety looks most beautiful, and I am pleased you finally found it.
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This one is listed in Sweden as endangered.
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Such a pretty plant, however spiny!
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