Northeastern Scabious

Lomelosia comosa (most authorities continue to use its synonym Scabiosa comosa), the northeastern scabious, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to southern Siberia, Mongolia, north and east central China, and Korea. A perennial herb reaching 30 to 80 cm (12 to 31 in), it is typically found growing in dry areas such as dunes, slopes, and steppes at elevations from 300 to 1,600 m (1,000 to 5,200 ft). It is the national flower of Mongolia.