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Russian knapweed

Rhaponticum repens

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Field Notes

Description:

A perennial herbaceous plant. Rhizomaouts, hence forming large clumps. Lower leaves pinnately lobed, large; upper leaves entire. Involucre ovate. Flowers pink, tubular. Achene tufted, though the tuft sheds.

Habitat:

disturbed habitat, damp depressions, herbaceous vegetation

Notes:

A new plant for the region

Reference Links:

Rhaponticum repens - Wikipedia

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PublishedJuly 29, 2017

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