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Field Scabious

Knautia arvensis

Description:

Grassland herb approx. 30cm tall, the common name refers to the use of the plant as a treatment for Scabies. This and other scabious plants are host plants for the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly caterpillar.

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Vinny
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Vinny

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 21, 2015
Submitted on Jul 21, 2015

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