"Pam" wrote in message
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My browser won't support your photo site, so this is a stab in the dark.
Both
Echinops (globe thistle) and Eryngium species (Sea holly) produce flower
heads
that resemble balls (and somewhat spikey ones at that). They are
relatively
common midsummer perennials. Try a Google image search to see if either
match
your mystery plant.

pam - gardengal


Hi Pam, no, it's neither one. If you can imagine, the stem is somewhat
thick, and at the top 4 inches or so, you've got what looks like green peas
all around it, with what looks like something that may have bloomed on the
tips (it's withered up and black).

Thanks!