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Diffuse Knapweed

Centaurea diffusa

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
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39.6048, -105.141

Field Notes

Description:

Purple thistle-like flower with white center. Stalks are slender, and leaves are small and similar to alfalfa. Also comes in white. Considered a noxious weed here.

Habitat:

open field

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