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Dipsacaceae
Scabiosa

not marked as a favorite taxon *Scabiosa columbaria Linnaeus. Common name: Dove Pincushions, Small Scabious. Phenology: Apr-Oct. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Mediterranean Europe and Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, K4, NE, NY. Basionym: Scabiosa columbaria L. 1753

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