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Crimson Pincushion

Knautia Macedonica

Description:

Knautia is a genus in the family Dipsacaceae. The common names of these flowers are a variant of "widow flower." Others are given the name "Scabious," although this word belongs to a related genus (Scabiosa). The genus Knautia comes from the 17th century German botanists, Drs. Christoph and Christian Knaut.

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Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2011
Submitted on Jul 7, 2011

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