Scabiosa graminifolia

Grass-leaved scabious
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Scabiosa
Species: S. graminifolia
Binomial name
Scabiosa graminifolia
L.

Scabiosa graminifolia, grass-leaved scabious is a species of scabious found in the Mediterranean region. The plant grows on rocky slopes. As its name indicates, this species has grass-like leaves.[1] Its flowers are pink or lilac and open in summer.

References

  1. Linnaeus, Carolus. "Scabiosa graminifolia". AGS Plant Encyclopaedia. Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 9 August 2014.


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