Centaurea macrocephala
Big Yellow Centaurea, Big Head Knapweed
Other regional names: Big Headed Knapweed +5 more
- Big Headed Knapweed
- Bighead Knapweed
- Giant Knapweed
- Globe Centaurea
- Globe Knapweed
- Great Golden Knapweed
Also known as: Grossheimia macrocephala (Muss.Puschk. ex Willd.) Sosn. & Takht. +1 more
- Grossheimia macrocephala (Muss.Puschk. ex Willd.) Sosn. & Takht.
- Grossheimia macrocephala var. minor Sosn. & Takht.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Centaurea macrocephala (commonly known as Big Yellow Centaurea or Big-Head Knapweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Centaurea genus, encompassing over 800 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Transcaucasus, 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)
Colorado, Great Britain, Michigan, Ontario, Poland, Québec, Washington, Wisconsin