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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.