Centaurea calcitrapa

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red star thistle

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Other common names

caltrap, caltrops, lovely thistle, maize thorn, mouse thorn, thistle root, star thistle

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
Centaurea may be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and showy thistle-like flowers-heads, often with enlarged outer florets
Name Status
Correct