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Alpine Knapweed

Centaurea nigrescens

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About

The Alpine Knapweed (Centaurea nigrescens) is a species in the genus Centaurea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea nigrescens (Alpine Knapweed)

Names in Other Languages

French centaurée noirâtre

German Ennetbirgische Flockenblume

Similar Species in Centaurea

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Akamas Centaury

Centaurea akamantis

Critically Endangered

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Bighead knapweed

Centaurea macrocephala

Daralagezian Tomanthea

Centaurea daralagoezica

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Knapweed?

The scientific name of Alpine Knapweed is Centaurea nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does Alpine Knapweed live?

Alpine Knapweed is found in Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Alpine Knapweed belong to?

Alpine Knapweed (Centaurea nigrescens) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Alpine Knapweed belong to?

Alpine Knapweed (Centaurea nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Knapweed?

The closest relatives of Alpine Knapweed in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Bighead knapweed, Black Knapweed, Blessed thistle, Brown Knapweed.