Scabiosa atropurpurea
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Garden pincushion
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScabiosa atropurpurea (syn. Sixalix atropurpurea), the mourningbride, mournful widow, pincushion flower, or sweet scabious, is an ornamental plant of the genus Scabiosa in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to southern Europe.
Description
An herbaceous plant in the Caprifoliaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions, known as Garden pincushion.
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Edible Uses
The flowering parts are used to make tea.
Traditional Uses
The flowering parts are used for tea.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Europe, Spain, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Escabiosa
References (1)
- Bonet, M. A. & Valles, J., 2002, Use of non-crop food vascular plants in Montseny biosphere reserve (Catalonia, Iberian Peninsula). International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2002) 53, 225–248
