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Succisa pratensis Moench

devil’s-bit scabious (Dipsacaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Succisa pratensis is a widespread herb of mostly acidic grasslands at a wide range of altitudes.

Paps of Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-14

 devil’s-bit scabious / Succisa pratensis: _Succisa pratensis_ is a widespread herb of mostly acidic grasslands at a wide range of altitudes.

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