A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Scabiosa
Scabiosa ( /skeɪbiˈoʊsə/)[1] is a genus in the teasel Family Dipsacaceae of flowering plants. Many of the species in this genus have common names that include the word scabious; however some plants commonly known as scabious are currently classified in related genera such as Knautia and Succisa; at least some of these were formerly placed in Scabiosa. Another common name for members of this genus is pincushion flowers. Members of this genus are native to Europe and Asia.
No Comments