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.

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