Online Virtual Flora of Wisconsin - Plectocephalus americanus

Plectocephalus americanus (Nutt.) D.Don

Family: Asteraceae

American knapweed, more...

[Centaurea americana Nutt.]

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Etymology: Centaurea: ancient Greek plant-name, poetically associated with Chiron, the Centaur, but without wholly satisfactory explanation
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive

Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos

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Plectocephalus americanus (Nutt.) D.Don Family: Asteraceae American knapweed, more..., American star-thistle, basket-flower [Centaurea americana Nutt.] from USDA Plants website Traits Links Etymology: Centaurea: ancient Greek plant-name, poetically associated with Chiron, the Centaur, but without wholly satisfactory explanation Plants: annual forb Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Open Interactive Map Botanical Illustration Click to Display 5 Total Images View Genus View Specimen Records
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