Centaurea nigrescens
Alpine Knapweed, Short Fringe Knapweed
Also known as: Centaurea dubia subsp. vochinensis (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Hayek ex Hegi, 1965 +2 more
- Centaurea dubia subsp. vochinensis (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Hayek ex Hegi, 1965
- Centaurea nigrescens var. nigrescens
- Jacea nigrescens subsp. nigrescens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Centaurea nigrescens (commonly known as Alpine Knapweed or Short-fringe Knapweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, 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)
Belgium, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms