Scabiosa comosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to Siberia, Mongolia, northern China, and Korea. It is found in colors ranging from pale blue to light purple. The common name comes the Latin word scabiosus meaning “mangy, rough or itchy” which refers to the herb’s traditional usage as a folk medicine to treat scabies, an illness that causes a severe itching sensation. Another common name for members of this genus is pincushion flowers. It is the national flower of Mongolia.
