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Centaurea bruguieriana subsp. bruguieriana

Knapweed, Knapweeds
Also known as: Acosta Adans., 1763 +19 more
  • Acosta Adans., 1763
  • Acosta DC.
  • Acrocentron Cass.
  • Acrolophus Cass.
  • Alophium Cass.
  • Ammocyanus (Boiss.) Dostál
  • Antaurea Neck.
  • Behen Hill
  • Benedicta Bernh.
  • Calcitrapa Hall.
  • Calcitrapa Heist. ex Fabr.
  • Calcitrapoides Fabr.
  • Carbeni Adans.
  • Carbenia Adans.
  • Cardosanctus Bubani
  • Centaureopappus hort. ex Mollers
  • Centaurium Haller
  • Cestrinus Cass.
  • Chartolepis Cass.
  • Cheirolepis Boiss.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Found natively in Temperate Asia, Centaurea bruguieriana subsp. bruguieriana (commonly known as Knapweed) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Centaurea bruguieriana, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Base Species & Variations

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