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Centaurea virgata Lam.

Also known as Acosta virgata.

Centaurea virgata is a species of Centaurea.

AsteraceaePerennial
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About Centaurea virgata

Centaurea virgata is a species of Centaurea. It is native to Western Asia. The subspecies C. virgata ssp. squarrosa is known as squarrose knapweed.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAfghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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