Purple Flower

Not sure what this but it was taken last week at RSPB. Frustrating that I can't use camera and I'm typing this with left hand.

[Camille Bisson]

i don't know what it is, Rosie, but you really captured great details in it. you can bet it will get identified here, though.

[Arthur Loosley]

Lobely shot of a lovely statuesque plant ... acanthus I think.

[Lisa Garrard-King]

Beautiful shot - super detail.

It's an Acanthus, most probably Acanthus mollis. It's common name is Bear's Breeches or Oyster Plant and it's a non-native plant. Fabulous looking plant - I came across one growing on its own on Kiln Lane in Clophill that must be a garden escape.

[Cal]

I have one in my garden. Well trying to take over part of it - it's huge.

[Hazel]

I nearly posted a shot of an acanthus (twice!) recently - the leaves are quite sharp. Your shot is very artistic.

[Kim Crisp]

Very pretty, nice detail in your shot Rosie.

[Judith Johnson]

Beautiful image of this stunning flower. Glad someone knew it's name as I couldn't remember.