Sacha writes
A customer has seen this on the beach and asks if it's Cerinthe major
purpurescens. It's not but Ray, who has had it and lost it, can't remember
what it is! If anyone knows and/or knows of a supplier, we can help our
customer find it. TIA.

http://i27.tinypic.com/2zew41j.jpg

Oyster plant, Mertensia maritima?
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Kay