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Centaurea solstitialis - The yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is native to the Mediterranean region, but since its introduction to North America in the mid-nineteenth century it has become a large-scale noxious weed there. It is extremely invasive and has now dominated over 18 million acres (73,000 ...
Centaurea montana - Centaurea montana (common names include perennial cornflower, mountain cornflower and mountain bluet) is a species of Centaurea endemic to Europe. It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north.
Centaurea calcitrapa - The Purple star thistle or Caltrop is a plant native of Europe. The Caltrop has spiny, pink-purple flower heads.
Centaurea - Around 350-500 species; see text
Centaurea solstitialis L. (Yellow Starthistle) - The plant's origins and biology, current infestation levels in Washington, extensive list of print references. From the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.
Centaurea solstitialis (Yellow Starthistle) - Stewardship document provides history of the plants' migration from Eurasia to the Americas, biological description, associated ecological problems, management tactics, extensive bibliography and several detailed photographs. From The Nature Conservancy.
Progress in Yellow Starthistle Biological Control - USDA site reports positive results on field tests using Eustenopus villosus weevils to control starthistle in Idaho.
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