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Scabiosa japonica

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Scabiosa japonica
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Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Scabiosa
Species:
S. japonica
Binomial name
Scabiosa japonica
Synonyms[1]

Trochocephalus japonicus (Miq.) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Scabiosa japonica is a species of flowering plant in the pincushion flower genus Scabiosa (family Caprifoliaceae), native to central and southern Japan, and introduced to the Dominican Republic.[1] A biennial or short-lived perennial reaching 10 to 50 cm (4 to 20 in), the Royal Horticultural Society considers it a good plant to attract pollinators.[2] A number of cultivars are commercially available, including 'Blue Note', 'Blue Star', 'Blue Diamonds', 'Ritz Blue', and 'Ritz Rose'.[3][4][5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Scabiosa japonica Miq". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Scabiosa japonica". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Note'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022. 7 suppliers
  4. ^ "Scabiosa japonica var. alpina 'Blue Star'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022. 2 suppliers
  5. ^ "Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022. Synonyms; Scabiosa 'Kiescalibu', Scabiosa caucasica 'Blue Diamonds'. 1 suppliers
  6. ^ "Scabiosa japonica var. alpina 'Ritz Blue'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022. 5 suppliers
  7. ^ "Scabiosa japonica var. alpina 'Ritz Rose'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022. 2 suppliers