Pincushion Flower
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Scabiosa atropurpurea · Caprifoliaceae

Pincushion Flower

紫盆花 · マツムシソウ

Mediterranean
Scientific nameScabiosa atropurpurea
GenusSixalix
OriginSouthern Europe, North Africa
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
RegionMediterranean
About this flower

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.

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