Lomelosia stellata
Scabieuse étoilée
Star-flower
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 20-40 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Leaf type | Lobed, Pinnatisect |
| Height | to 40 cm |
Description
Also known under the name Scabiosa stellata. A native to southwestern Europe.
The name Scabiosa is derived from the latin word ‘Scabere’ which means to scratch.
Abandoned fields, roadsides.
Flowers
The flowers are pinkish-lilac with outer florets being larger than the inner ones.
Leaves
Pinnatisect leaf is deeply lobed, almost to the central midrib, Lobed leaf shaped with indents and protrusions. Basal leaves lobed and serrated, upper leaves deeply lobed, almost to the central midrib.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: in a cone shape with papery bracts. In the centre a stretched star, a leftover from the bloom.
Medical
Root: in medieval times extracts of the root were used to relieve the itching of scabies or other skin afflictions.
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