Plectocephalus rothrockii
Mexican Basketflower, Rothrock's Basketflower
Other regional names: Rothrock's Knapweed
- Rothrock's Knapweed
Also known as: Centaurea rothrockii Greenm.
- Centaurea rothrockii Greenm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Found natively in North America, Plectocephalus rothrockii (commonly known as Mexican basketflower or Rothrock's basketflower) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico