Family: Asteraceae
brown knapweed, brown-ray knapweed
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Centaurea: ancient Greek plant-name, poetically associated with Chiron, the Centaur, but without wholly satisfactory explanation
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-32" tall forb
Leaves: usually either undivided or toothed; lower more than 1/3" wide; larger ones possibly with a few lobes
Flowers: head 1"-1 1/4" wide with purple disk flowers, loosely thistle-like, bracts (phyllaries) fringed with brownish "eyelashes"; inflorescence a solitary head at the ends of the branches; blooms June-Sept.
Habitat: fields, roadsides, disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-32" tall forb
Leaves: usually either undivided or toothed; lower more than 1/3" wide; larger ones possibly with a few lobes
Flowers: head 1"-1 1/4" wide with purple disk flowers, loosely thistle-like, bracts (phyllaries) fringed with brownish "eyelashes"; inflorescence a solitary head at the ends of the branches; blooms June-Sept.
Habitat: fields, roadsides, disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Kurt Stüber
