Scabious - Small
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Botanical Name |
Scabiosa columbaria |
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Other Notes |
Devil’s bit |
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Habitat |
Grassland |
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Description |
Perennial up to 90cm/3ft. Stems: wiry Leaves soft white/green divided flowers: tiny round heads amethyst pale blue June – October Root: short |
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Cultivation |
Limestone |
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Skin conditions |
Eczema |
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Other notes |
The name comes from the Latin scabies meaning to itch Legend has it that the Devil hated the plant so much for its healing power that he bit the root off, but God allowed the plant to survive with a stumpy root Said to ward of evil |