Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)

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Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) is a wildflower with purple-blue blooms, occasionally used as tortoise food. Its flowers and leaves are particularly suitable.

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Field Scabious is a perennial wild plant found in meadows and along roadsides. Known for its purple-blue flowers, it is an important nectar source for pollinators. The plant can also be used as an occasional food for tortoises, with both its flowers and leaves being suitable.

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Scientific Name: Knautia arvensis
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
Plant Type: Perennial herb
Height: Up to 1 meter
Flowers: Purple-blue, cluster-shaped
Habitat: Meadows, roadsides in Europe

2.1 Feeding Note

The flowers and leaves of the Field Scabious can be fed in small amounts to tortoises.

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