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Centaurea calcitrapa

Red star-thistle

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Common names

Red star-thistle.

Scientific name

Centaurea calcitrapa L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous biennial plant. High up to 60 cm. Flowering June - September^[1].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the all floristic regions. Between 0 and 1000 m altitude^[2].

Notes

Ornamental plant.

References

[1] Делипавлов & кол., 2003. Определител на растенията в България. Аграрен университет. Пловдив.

[2] Делипавлов & кол., 2003. Пос. източник.

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