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Southern Scabious

Scabiosa maritima

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Description:

Also known as Sea Pincushion Flower, this plant makes very tall stalks crowned by lavender-rose flower heads above strongly cut leaves.

Habitat:

Grows in garigue, steppe, maquis and disturbed areas.

Notes:

Maltese name: Skabjoza marittima

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Flora of the Maltese Islands

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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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