The Rough Woodland Amber Plant

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Scientific name:

Knautia drymeja Heuff. subsp. centrifrons (Borbás) Ehrend.

Common name:

Wood Scabious

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Biological form:

Emicriptofita scaposa

Characteristics

Habit: Perennial herb 40–90 cm with hairy stems. Leaves pubescent, elliptic. Flowers: Pink-violet heads with larger outer florets. Fruits: Achenes. Flowering: June–August.

Distribution and habitat

Chorological type: Alpine-Apennine. Distribution in Italy: Alps and Apennines. Habitat: Woodlands and meadows up to 1400 m.

Etymology

Generic name (Knautia): Dedicated to Knaut botanists. Specific name (drymeja): Refers to oak woods.

Uses and properties

No major medicinal use.