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Charming Centaury

Zeltnera venusta

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Field Notes

Description:

Magenta flower with five petals. White and yellow center. Grows on sparse dry bush. This is native to California.

Habitat:

Dry chaparral area of Daley Ranch

Notes:

Photo taken by one of my teen nature enthusiasts :)

Reference Links:

Zeltnera venusta, Calflora: Calflora: Zeltnera venusta

Species ID Suggestions

Canchalagua (Centaury)

Zeltnera venusta

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PublishedJuly 26, 2011

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