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Common Knapweed

Centaurea nigra

Photo by RachelHibberd
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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy perennial of grassy places.

Habitat:

Chalky grassland

Notes:

Looks similar to a thistle. Has purple florets. These were 20-30cm high.

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Centaurea nigra

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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