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wild sandheath

Scientific Name: Centaurea eriophora

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Centaurea eriophora: Wild Sandheath

Centaurea eriophora, commonly known as Wild Sandheath, is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is an herb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Centaurea eriophora L.
  • Common Name: Wild Sandheath
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Calcitrapa eriophora (L.) Moench
    • Cyanus eriophorus Gaertn.
    • Eriopha eriopha Hill
    • Jacea pratensis

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is associated with sandheath environments, including those found in southwest Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Centaurea eriophora is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It can be either an annual or biennial plant.