New York Metropolitan Flora | Species: Centaurea diffusa

Centaurea diffusa Lam. - Diffuse Knapweed

Non-native

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 01/13/2012

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Common Names

Diffuse Knapweed

General Discussion

This species is native to southeastern Europe. It has been reported from CT, NJ, and NY, and may eventually be confirmed in our area, but no specimens have yet been seen.