🌿Native Nature

Devil's-bit Scabious

Succisa pratensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Dipsacales ›Family: Caprifoliaceae ›Genus: Succisa

About

Succisa pratensis, also known as devil's-bit or devil's-bit scabious, is a flowering plant in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae. It differs from other similar species in that it has 4-lobed flowers, whereas small scabious and field scabious have 5 lobes and hence it has been placed in a separate genus in the same family. It also grows on damper ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Devil's-bit Scabious?
The scientific name of Devil's-bit Scabious is Succisa pratensis.
What is the conservation status of Devil's-bit Scabious?
The Devil's-bit Scabious has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Devil's-bit Scabious belong to?
Devil's-bit Scabious belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Devil's-bit Scabious belong to?
Devil's-bit Scabious belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Devil's-bit Scabious belong to?
Devil's-bit Scabious belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Devil's-bit Scabious belong to?
Devil's-bit Scabious belongs to the order Dipsacales.
What family does Devil's-bit Scabious belong to?
Devil's-bit Scabious belongs to the family Caprifoliaceae.
What genus does Devil's-bit Scabious belong to?
Devil's-bit Scabious belongs to the genus Succisa.