Knautia
Knautia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and Western Asia. Commonly known as pincushion flowers or sometimes scabiosa, these plants are often cultivated for their attractive, pincushion-like flower heads. The genus name honors the German botanist Christoph Knaut.
Plants in the genus Knautia typically feature deeply lobed or pinnately divided leaves, often forming a basal
Knautia species are often found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. They are generally hardy plants,