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Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa sp.

Photo by Ava T-B
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Field Notes

Description:

A small purple flower. About 5 cm across. This one looks like Scabiosa africana: http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/scabiosaafricana.htm but it would be a bit out of place since I saw it in Croatia.

Habitat:

Moist undergrowth around lakes and waterfalls.

Reference Links:

Scabiosa

Species ID Suggestions

Scabiosa

Scabiosa sp
KarenSaxton
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Ava T-B
Thanks, KarenSaxton for the ID!
Photographed
PublishedNovember 30, 2015

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