Scabiosa sp.
Pincushion flower, Pincushion Flower
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Family: Dipsacaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Scabiosa sp. (Pincushion flower) is a non-native California perennial in the Dipsacaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sixalix: Scabiosa has rounded pincushion heads; Sixalix has more compact, button-like heads.; vs Gilia: Scabiosa has pincushion heads with unequal outer flowers; Gilia has tube flowers in clusters.; vs Chaenactis: Scabiosa flowers lack ray flowers; Chaenactis has enlarged outer disk flowers mimicking rays.; vs Dipsacus: Scabiosa is completely unarmed; Dipsacus is covered in sharp prickles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scabiosa sp. native to California?
No. Scabiosa sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Scabiosa sp. belong to?
Scabiosa sp. is in the Dipsacaceae family, genus Scabiosa.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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