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Search Term(s): Centaurea stoebe subsp. micranthos   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Centaurea stoebe subsp. micranthos  (spotted knapweed)   
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Synonym
Centaurea biebersteinii DC.;C. maculosa Lam.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Centaurea: referring to the Centaur Chiron who discovered the medicinal uses of the plant that came to be known as Centaury; stoebe: named after Mr. E. Stoeber; micranthos: small flowered
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Roadsides, meadows and fields
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
Yes
Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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