Nigella papillosa
| Nigella papillosa | |
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| Nigella papillosa subsp. atlantica | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Nigella |
| Species: | N. papillosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Nigella papillosa G.López
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| 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]
Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Nigella papillosa subsp. atlantica (Murb.) Amich ex G.López – entire range
- Nigella papillosa subsp. papillosa – Portugal, southwestern Spain
References
- ^ a b c "Nigella papillosa G.López". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Nigella papillosa papillose-leaved love-in-a-mist". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
Synonyms; Nigella hispanica misapplied
- ^ "Nigella papillosa 'African Bride' love-in-a-mist 'African Bride'". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
70cm ... white, single flowers with a central, deep purple boss
- ^ "Nigella papillosa 'Delft Blue' love-in-a-mist 'Delft Blue'". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
75cm ... white flowers heavily streaked and splashed with blue ... boss of purple
- ^ "Nigella papillosa 'Midnight' love-in-a-mist 'Midnight'". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
75cm ... dark blue petals around a boss of dark purple stamens