Family: Asteraceae
greater knapweed, hard-heads
Etymology: Centaurea: ancient Greek plant-name, poetically associated with Chiron, the Centaur, but without wholly satisfactory explanation
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos