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North African knapweed

Scientific Name: Centaurea diluta

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Centaurea diluta - North African Knapweed

Centaurea diluta, commonly known as North African knapweed or lesser star-thistle, is a species belonging to the genus Centaurea.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Centaurea diluta Aiton
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Common Names: North African knapweed, lesser star-thistle
  • Synonyms: The text mentions Centaurea diluta Ait. as a synonym or alternative representation of the scientific name.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Centaurea diluta is native to southwestern Europe and northern Africa.
  • It has been introduced to North America.

Ecological Role

  • The text suggests that some knapweed species, including potentially Centaurea diluta, are considered invasive in certain regions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a forb/herb.
  • It can be either annual or perennial.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Knapweed Fritillary butterfly (Melitaea phoebe) is associated with knapweeds.
  • The large knapweed aphid lives on various knapweeds (Centaurea spp.).

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: Symbol CEDI4
  • EDDMapS for distribution information. (Note: the map may be incomplete)
  • Invasive Plant Atlas
  • WSSA WeedList