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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
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Asterales
(Daisies & Sunflowers)
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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Akamas Centaury
Centaurea akamantis
Critically Endangered
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Alpine Knapweed
Centaurea nigrescens
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Bighead knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
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Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
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Blessed thistle
Centaurea benedicta
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Brown Knapweed
Centaurea jacea
Least Concern
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Daralagezian Tomanthea
Centaurea daralagoezica
Vulnerable
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Demiriz's Centaury
Centaurea demirizii
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 (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Diffuse knapweed?
The closest relatives of Diffuse knapweed in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Alpine Knapweed, Bighead knapweed, Black Knapweed, Blessed thistle.
Genus Centaurea — 20 Species
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Akamas Centaury
Centaurea akamantis
Alpine Knapweed
Centaurea nigrescens
Bighead knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
Blessed thistle
Centaurea benedicta
Brown Knapweed
Centaurea jacea
Daralagezian Tomanthea
Centaurea daralagoezica
Demiriz's Centaury
Centaurea demirizii
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Diffuse knapweed
Centaurea diffusa
Diffuse-spotted knapweed hybrid
Centaurea psammogena
dusty-miller
Centaurea ragusina
dusty-miller
Centaurea gymnocarpa
Dusty miller
Centaurea cineraria
Eastern Star-thistle
Centaurea hyalolepis
Feather-head knapweed
Centaurea trichocephala
Garden cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Giant Knapweed
Centaurea macroptilon
Greater knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
Iberian knapweed
Centaurea iberica
Iranian knapweed
Centaurea depressa
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