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Spotted Knapweed

Centaurea maculosa

Description:

Wiry-stemmed plant with lavender colored flowers. See picture #2 for stem and leaves.

Habitat:

Growing next to a house in a rural area. Native to eastern Europe. Grows in recently disturbed areas and then spreads rapidly to surrounding area.

Notes:

Considered invasive in areas of North America.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on Aug 12, 2012
Submitted on Oct 15, 2012

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