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| Scientific name | Scabiosa atropurpurea |
|---|---|
| Genus | Sixalix |
| Origin | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Region | Mediterranean |
Scabiosa 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.