Lomelosia argentea is a perennial herb native to the Eastern Mediterranean with silvery leaves. It produces yellow flower heads in summer, thriving on rocky arid slopes.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Silver Scabious (Lomelosia argentea)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Lomelosia |
| Species | Lomelosia argentea |
Similar in genus Lomelosia
