Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea
Sweet Scabious
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea
Originating in Africa and Europe, Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea (commonly known as Sweet Scabious) is a biennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Scabiosa atropurpurea, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil South, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Ecuador, Germany, Great Britain, Juan Fernández Is., Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, Tasmania, Texas, Uruguay, Washington
Base Species & Variations