Centaurea depressa (Compositae)

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Centaurea depressa
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The Centaurea depressa plant species is found in W. Asia - Iran and the Caucasus. Naturalized in S.E. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. pygmaea

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Latin Name:  Centaurea depressa
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Bieb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Fields and roadsides to 2300 metres in S. Europe[50].

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]. A very ornamental plant[1]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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