Centaurea scabiosa
Plant
Centaurea scabiosa, or greater knapweed, is a perennial plant of the genus Centaurea. It is native to Europe and bears purple flower heads.
Greater knapweed is found growing in dry grasslands, hedgerows and cliffs on lime-rich soil. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Centaurea scabiosa
Higher classification: Knapweeds