Centaurea iberica
Iberian Knapweed, Iberian Star Thistle
Also known as: Calcitrapa iberica Trev. ex Spreng., 1826
- Calcitrapa iberica Trev. ex Spreng., 1826
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Centaurea iberica (commonly known as Iberian knapweed or Iberian star thistle) is an annual or biennial within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
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)
California, France, Germany, Italy, Kansas, Oregon, Sicilia, Washington, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms