Cephalaria syriaca (Dipsacaceae)

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Cephalaria syriaca
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The Cephalaria syriaca plant species is found in Europe - Spain to W. Asia. It is a member of the Dipsacaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Scabiosa syriaca.

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Latin Name:  Cephalaria syriaca
Family:  Dipsacaceae
Author:  (L.)Roemer.&Schultes.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cultivated fields and waste places[74, 93].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil[1]. This plant is often encouraged to grow in wheatfields in Russia so that its edible seed will be mixed with the wheatgrain when this is harvested[74].

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