A problem plant

[P.J.Underwood]

On a visit to the coastal path at Brightlingsea,Essex,with my Danish butterfly friend,we came across this plant.It has puzzled us,so can anyone help.Is it tall fleabane?
P.J.U.

[Trev Sawyer]

Could it be Salsify?
PS: I love the Brightlingsea area - My Dad grew up there and was actually born in the "Yachtsman's Arms" on Waterside, when his parents ran the pub

Trev

[David M]

I saw a very similar plant at Wrecclesham in May:

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5194

This turned out to be Salsify.

[P.J.Underwood]

Thanks to both of you.I think that confirms it as Tragopogon porrifolius-purple salsify.
P.J.U.

[Brian Anderson]

I saw the very same plant and wondered what it might be too.
glad you've answered that question.