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Spotted Knapweed

Centaurea maculosa

Description:

Shrubby wildflower. Thin, wiry stems with many branches, hairy. Scaly bracts open up to lavender, rayless flower heads. Narrow leaves with soft hairs.

Habitat:

Roadside.

Notes:

Introduced and considered invasive in many areas in the USA. Grows readily in disturbed areas.

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2 Comments

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Thank you Marta!

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Precious flower, Tamar!

ForestDragon
Spotted by
ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 8, 2013
Submitted on Aug 16, 2013

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