Meadow KnapweedCentaurea thuillieri
Also known as Hybrid Knapweed
Centaurea thuillieri is a perennial herb native to the Balkan Peninsula. It thrives in dry grasslands and rocky areas, producing vibrant purple-pink flowers in summer.
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Meadow Knapweed Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Hybrid Knapweed
- Meadow Knapweed
Synonyms
- Phrygia pratensis Gray
Meadow Knapweed Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Asterales |
| family | Asteraceae |
| genus | Centaurea |
| species | Centaurea thuillieri |