Species: Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa)

Growth Form: Short-lived perennial, rarely biennial

Key Identifying Characteristics: Distinguished from other knapweeds by the dark tips and fringed margins of the floral bracts.

Reproduction: Seed

Seed Longevity: up to 8 years

Native To: Central Europe

Effective Control Methods: Prevention of new occurrences; burning or herbicide treatment on established patches.

 

 

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