Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Asteraceae   Aster Family

Genus: Centaurea   Knapweed
Genus of about 350-500 species of herbaceous thistle-like flowering plants native mainly to the Mediterranean region.

Scientific Name: Centaurea solstitialis L.
Common Name(s): Yellow Starthistle, St. Barnaby's Thistle, Golden Starthistle
Growth Type: annual/biennial
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-CENSO-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative