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caltrap, caltrops, lovely thistle, maize thorn, mouse thorn, star thistle, thistle root
Synonyms
Centaurea calcitrapoides
visionspictures.com Size
- Time to Maturity
- No preference
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