Caucasian scabious (Scabiosa caucasica)
Introduction
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Caucasian scabious (Scabiosa caucasica)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 14 Jun 2017
As the name indicates, this plant is native to the Caucasus, north-eastern Turkey and northern Iran. It grows up to 60cm (24 in) high and has pincushion-shaped buds which open to reveal pale blue or lavender-coloured flower heads. The plant is very attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, in shades of red, purple, pink, blue and white.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.378121
Longitude
0.744879