Centaurea eriophora
Wild Sandheath, Woolly Star Thistle
Also known as: Calcitrapa eriophora (L.) Moench +5 more
- Calcitrapa eriophora (L.) Moench
- Cyanus eriophorus (L.) Gaertn.
- Eriopha eriopha (L.) Hill
- Jacea eriophora (L.) Soják
- Mesocentron eriophorum (L.) Cass.
- Rhaponticum eriophorum (L.) Scop.
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Centaurea eriophora (commonly known as Wild Sandheath or Woolly Star-thistle) is a plant within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Canary Is., Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, South Australia