ON THIS PLANT
Lomelosia 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, it is typically found growing in dry areas such as dunes, slopes, and steppes at elevations from 300 to 1,600 m. It is the national flower of Mongolia.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Scabiosa
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Northeastern scabious
