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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Centaurea jacea

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Brown Knapweed
Common Name (DE) : Wiesen-Flockenblume
Common Name (FR) : Centaurée jacée
Habitat : Pastures, slopes, light forests, waysides.
Remarks : This plant has been introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
First appearing : June
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date :May 31, 2005
  • Location :Birkenkopf Parking lot, Stuttgart, West.
    N48° 45.868' E9° 08.074'
  • Photo Date : November 6, 2004
  • Location : Open field near the Berhardsbach in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park, Stuttgart West.