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Starthistle

Centaurea scoparia

Photo by Bernadette S
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Field Notes

Description:

Produce a lot of nectar that attract butterflies and other insects; a deep and quite strong taproot

Habitat:

sandy desert wadi, higher elevation

Notes:

grazed by local herds of goats and sheep

Reference Links:

Centaurea, Centaurea scoparia / דרדר המכבד / /

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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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