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Devil's Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) is a perennial forb or herb native to central and southern Europe, as well as parts of Asia and North Africa. Devil's Bit Scabious (Latin: Succisa pratensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Devil's Bit Scabious is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Devil's Bit Scabious is a member native to ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, BLT, and BLR. Devil's Bit Scabious thrives in moist but well-drained soils of light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) types, with a preferred pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Devil's Bit Scabious grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 6/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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