I walked down to the shore this morning and observed a profusion of blue-mauve scabious flowers. This bloom is known as the pincushion floweror Devil’s Bit
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The Isle of Skye has dramatic mountains, wild glens and amazing seascapes; it offers a varied wilderness for free spirits. There is an abundance of hidden places full of native trees, wildflowers and wildlife to enjoy, in peace and tranquility. This sensational Island changes constantly through the seasons, with wild Atlantic storms, snowy mountains and balmy Summer nights with spectacular skies. The Summer wildflowers provide a colourful feast for insects, which feed the many species of songbirds, both native and Summer visitors.
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The root is truncated and it was believed that the devil bit it off to stop humans using it for medical purposes, hence the name.
I find the names and historical uses of wildflowers fascinating.
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Such a strange name for such a beautiful wildflower 👍
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Thank you for your comment Luffy.
The root is truncated and it was believed that the devil bit it off to stop humans using it for medical purposes, hence the name.
I find the names and historical uses of wildflowers fascinating.
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Fascinating! 💕
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