Centaurea calcitrapa Common star thistle (Compositae)

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Centaurea calcitrapa
Common star thistle
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The Centaurea calcitrapa plant species is found in Europe. Probably introduced in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common star thistle.

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Latin Name:  Centaurea calcitrapa
Common Name:  Common star thistle
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waysides and waste places on sandy, gravelly and chalky soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1, 200]. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position[200]. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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