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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Centaurea nigra

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Common Knapweed
Common Name (DE) : Schwarze Flockenblume
Common Name (FR) : Centaurée noire
Habitat : grassland and moorland, roadsides, forestry rides
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
First appearing : June
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :June 14, 2008
  • Location :Plaine de Chanfroy, Fontainebleau Forest, France.
    N48° 23.736' E2° 34.744'
  • Photo Date :July 31, 2005
  • Location :Near Gruibingen, Schwäbian Alb.
    N48° 35.719' E9° 37.700'
  • Photo Date :July 31, 2005
  • Location :Near Gruibingen, Schwäbian Alb.
    N48° 35.719' E9° 37.700'