Centaurea iberica
About
Centaurea iberica, the Iberian knapweed or Iberian star-thistle, is a species of Centaurea. It is native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is known elsewhere as an introduced species and a noxious weed.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Iberian knapweed is often considered a noxious weed in areas where it has been introduced. Its ability to spread rapidly can disrupt local ecosystems, so it’s important to manage its growth if it appears in your garden. In some regions, it may be used for ornamental purposes due to its striking appearance, but caution is advised.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Centaurea iberica
- Slug
- centaurea-iberica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Species
- iberica
- Wikidata QID
- Q1022250
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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