Centaurea melitensis
About
Centaurea melitensis is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae, 1 to 11 decimetres high, with resin-dotted leaves and spine-tipped phyllaries. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and Africa. It was introduced to North America in the 18th century; the first documented occurrence in California is in the adobe of a building constructed in San Fernando in 1797. It is also naturalized on a number of Pacific islands.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The Maltese star-thistle can be used in ornamental gardening due to its unique appearance. Its striking leaves and flowers can add visual interest to gardens, especially in Mediterranean-themed landscapes. Additionally, it can play a role in supporting local ecosystems by providing habitat for various pollinators.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Centaurea melitensis
- Slug
- centaurea-melitensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Species
- melitensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q848784
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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