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Diffuse knapweed
Centaurea diffusa
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<speciesfyi-species slug="diffuse-knapweed"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(목련강)
Order
Asterales
(국화목)
Family
Asteraceae
(Daisy Family)
Genus
Centaurea
Species
Centaurea diffusa
(Diffuse knapweed)
Names in Other Languages
French
Centaurée diffuse
German
Sparrige Flockenblume
Similar Species in Centaurea
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Alpine Knapweed
Centaurea nigrescens
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Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
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Bighead knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
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Blessed thistle
Centaurea benedicta
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Brown Knapweed
Centaurea jacea
Least Concern
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Garden cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Near Threatened
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Greater knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
Near Threatened
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Akamas Centaury
Centaurea akamantis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Diffuse knapweed?
The scientific name of Diffuse knapweed is Centaurea diffusa. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.
Where does Diffuse knapweed live?
Diffuse knapweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does Diffuse knapweed belong to?
Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Diffuse knapweed belong to?
Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Diffuse knapweed?
The closest relatives of Diffuse knapweed in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Alpine Knapweed, Black Knapweed, Bighead knapweed, Blessed thistle.
Genus Centaurea — 20 Species
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Akamas Centaury
Centaurea akamantis
Alpine Knapweed
Centaurea nigrescens
Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
Bighead knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
Blessed thistle
Centaurea benedicta
Brown Knapweed
Centaurea jacea
Garden cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Greater knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
Iberian knapweed
Centaurea iberica
Iranian knapweed
Centaurea depressa
Jersey knapweed
Centaurea paniculata
Lesser Star-thistle
Centaurea diluta
Wild sandheath
Centaurea eriophora
Maltese star-thistle
Centaurea melitensis
Montane Knapweed
Centaurea montana
Squarrose knapweed
Centaurea virgata
Whitlow-grass-leaved Centaury
Centaurea drabifolioides
Mouterde's Knapweed
Centaurea mouterdei
Root-headed Centaury
Centaurea rhizocalathium
Dusty miller
Centaurea cineraria
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