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Mountain cornflower

Centaurea triumfettii

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Field Notes

Description:

A striking purple and blue member of the Centaurea genus.

Habitat:

Typically found in mountain meadows in subalpine areas.

Notes:

Widespread in the mountains of southern and central Europe.

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Centaurea

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Comments (2)
DanielePralong
Thank you Satyen! These mountain meadows are now looking their best at the end of spring.
Wild Things
wow, looks beautiful in the background of green. nice pic.

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Flowers of Europe
Mission
The Flora of Central European Alps

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PublishedJune 7, 2011

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