#devil's bit

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Devil’s Bit

Associations: Exorcism, love, protection, and lust

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Rock of Cashel

The moment I laid eyes on the Rock of Cashel, I knew that this was someplace special. It is a cashel which was built on a large lump of rock. It certainly looks impressive and it is a wonder that I never knew about this place until recently. It is considered to be one of the most amazing collections of medieval architecture in Europe. I really couldn't wait to explore this place. But first it is time for some story telling. Irish history or legend, has a lot of interesting and amusing stories to tell about places and people. The Rock of Cashel is no different from this.

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Succisa pratensis, Caprifoliaceae

Up on some hills south of Glasgow I found a large patch of devil’s-bit, or devil’s-bit scabious, so another native plant in the Caprifoliaceae to add to the blog! Scotland has already shown me more diversity within this family than what I had previously directly observed around where I lived in northern Italy.

Devil’s-bit is recognisable due to the four-lobed flowers and the basal rosette of simple leaves, but if you kneel down in the tall grass of a Scottish hill top, the purple compound heads will look as if they are floating in a green sea, secretly supported by a thin and elongated flowering stem. Then you will stand up with wet knees, as a lot of grassland is also acidic wetland here, and that’s what this plants likes the most. 

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Devil’s Bit

(Scabiosa succisa)

Folk Name: Ofbit. Gender: Masculine. Powers: Exorcism, Love, Protection, Luck.

Magical Uses: When worn around the neck, devil's bit drives away evil spirits, and offers protection to the wearer. Devil's bit is also used to attract women and to bring luck. 

(from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham)