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scabiosa

scabiosa

9.9
A garden plant with round showy flowers that attract bees and butterflies
  • noun
  • /ˌskæbiˈoʊsə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : escabiosa
  • The scabiosa bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Examples

  • He planted several scabiosa along the walkway for their vibrant flowers.

  • Gardeners appreciate scabiosa for attracting bees and butterflies.

  • The scabiosa in her garden bloomed in shades of lavender and blue.

  • I love the vibrant colors of scabiosas in spring.

  • In the garden, the scabiosa bloomed brightly, attracting many butterflies to its vibrant flower heads.

  • The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet that included scabiosa for its unique, pincushion-like flowers.

  • During the summer, the scabiosa plants filled the landscape with their striking colors and delicate petals.

Synonyms

pincushion flower
vsscabiosa
8.1

A garden plant with round purple or red flowers that smell nice and attract butterflies

is the precise botanical genus term rather than a general ornamental description

Compounds

Centaurea scabiosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall plant from Europe with purple flower heads that lives for several years

Scabiosa arvensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years with light purple flowers in meadows

Scabiosa atropurpurea
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden plant with scented purple to dark red flowers like a pincushion

Surface Forms

scabiosa singular
scabiosas plural

Etymology

Scabiosa comes from the Latin scabiosus, meaning 'scab' or 'itch', because people once used the plant to treat skin problems, so the name links to that medical use. So, even though scabiosa now refers to a pretty 'pincushion' flower, the old name helps you remember its use in healing skin.