centaurea

Example:The garden was peppered with centaurea montana, their delicate blue petals glistening under the sun.

Definition:A species of knapweed with pale purple or blue flower heads that grow in tufts or in clusters on branched stems.

Example:Centaurea scabiosa spreads rapidly, often becoming a problematic invasive species in fields.

Definition:Also known as rough knapweed, this species has deeply cleft, rough leaves and small, pale purple flowers that cluster at the ends of branches.

Example:The conservation area successfully propagates centaurea recciae to ensure local biodiversity.

Definition:A species of knapweed that is highly adaptive and can grow in a variety of soil types, but is not typically aggressive in its spread.