Nigella papillosa
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| Nigella papillosa | |
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| Nigella papillosa subsp. atlantica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Nigella |
| Species: | N. papillosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Nigella papillosa | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Nigella papillosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae.[2] It is native to the Azores, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Portugal, Spain, and Sicily.[1] An upright but bushy annual reaching 50 cm (20 in), it has blue, purple, or white flowers.[2] A number of cultivars are available, including 'African Bride', 'Delft Blue', and 'Midnight'.[3][4][5]