Lomelosia sphaciotica subsp. sphaciotica

Lomelosia sphaciotica subsp. sphaciotica (also known as Scabiosa sphaciotica) is a creeping plant endemic to the Lefka Ori (1600 to 2400m) where it grows in scree, rock crevices and flat doline bottoms. It forms tufts or mats of very hairy grey leaves and bears heads of lilac-pink flowers in summer (June to August).
The flower heads are up to 1.5cm in size with no more than 8 peripheral florets.

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