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''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' (
syn.
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''Sixalix atropurpurea''), the mourningbride, mournful widow, pincushion flower, or sweet scabious, is an ornamental plant of the genus '' Scabiosa'' in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to southern Europe.
Subtaxa
The following subtaxa are accepted: *''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' subsp. ''atropurpurea'' *''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' var. ''grandiflora'' *''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' subsp. ''maritima''Description
''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' has cauline leaves that are pinnately dissected, plants have red to purple flowers. It is native to southern Europe. It propagates by seeds which are dispersed by animals.Cultivation
It prefers cooler climates; high temperatures and humidity negatively impact its growth. ''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' grows best in rich, alkaline soils high in organic matter with good drainage. It makes a good cut flower. ''Scabiosa atropurpurea'' 'Beaujolais Bonnets' is a cultivar grown for its long blooming period and burgundy flowers.Invasive species
It has become aninvasive species
An invasive species otherwise known as an alien is an introduced organism that becomes overpopulated and harms its new environment. Although most introduced species are neutral or beneficial with respect to other species, invasive species ad ...
outside of its native range, including the US state of California where it has invaded grasslands. It ranks as one of South Australia's most commonly recorded weeds.
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* * * atropurpurea Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Flora of Malta {{Dipsacales-stub