OK, so I realize it isn't an artichoke, but having no background in botany, that's the only point-of-reference of which I could think. Can anyone help me identify the flower labeled "1" in the attached picture? Both the Latin name and any common names would be helpful.
1. Are you certain? I found a few pictures of Leucadendron xanthoconus, and while similar in appearance, I noticed that the leaves appear more pointed than the plant pictured in my image, and the color of the cone structure is more of a peachy-pink than purple. I was thinking Protea lepidocarpodendron based upon my own uninformed visual assessment. What do you think?
2. Thanks! I had that one figured out, though. The book from which I took the image listed it correctly.
3. Alchemilla vulgaris, I think. Lady's mantle? Is that correct?
You know, now that I take a closer look, the leaves in my image are sort of pointed, so maybe you're headed in the right direction. Let me know if you dig anything else up.
Does not look like my artichokes. My artichoke plants are about 4' across and about as tall. The leaves are much longer than those in your picture. I haven't a clue about what you have in your picture, but am 99.999% sure it is not an artichoke.
