Lomelosia comosa (most authorities continue to use its synonym Scabiosa comosa), the northeastern scabious, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to southern Siberia, Mongolia, north and east central China, and Korea. A perennial herb reaching 30 to 80 cm (12 to 31 in), it is typically found growing in dry areas such as dunes, slopes, and steppes at elevations from 300 to 1,600 m (1,000 to 5,200 ft). It is the national flower of Mongolia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Northeastern scabious being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Scabiosa lachnophylla
- Scabiosa canescens
- Lomelosia caucasica
- Scabiosa japonica
- Scabiosa columbaria
- Scabiosa lucida
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Dipsacales
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus
- Scabiosa
- Species
- Scabiosa comosa
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