Succisa pratensis - Devilsbit Scabious
This member of the teasel
family has a preference for damp places; it is frequently found near rivers and streams.
The leaves are narrow and sometimes have purplish blotches. Flowering
occurs from June to October.
Devilsbit scabious is usually a little taller that Sheepsbit
Scabious, with which it is easily confused.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 2 - Seashores and Coastal Cliffs.
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