Devilsbit Scabious (Succisa pratensis)
Medium, hairy. Leaves elliptical, pointed, untoothed, stalked, those higher on stems being narrower and sometimes purplish or toothed. Flowers dark blue-purple, in rounded heads 15-25mm across; June-October.

One or two found in grass at near end of meadow, towards the road-end.

Spotters' score: 7

ref: p.236/3

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Devilsbit Scabious