In message , Paul Starship
writes

Dear Experts (including newly crowned expert)

Can someone please identify this flower/plant please ?

Usually grows to over 3ft usually 4ft or slightly higher.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zpk/4755883266/

Tubular stem that becomes brittle and easy to
break in autum/winter.

I'd prefer a larger photograph, but try Thalictrum speciosissimum aka
Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum.

It was given to my father many many years ago
and he's forgotten its name. The person who
gave it to him "is not available to comment"
anymore.



--
Stewart Robert Hinsley