Centaurea scabiosa
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Centaurea scabiosa or Greater Knapweed is a perennial plant of the genus Centaurea. It is native to Europe and bears purple flower heads.
This is the only known foodplant for caterpillars of the Coleophoridae case-bearer moth Coleophora didymella. Centaurea scabiosa has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a vulnerary or an emollient.
The plant is sometimes confused with Devils bit Scabious, however the leaves are arranged alternately, whereas in Devils bit they are opposite.
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 Photo by Kristian Peters |
 Photo by Kristian Peters |
 Photo by Kristian Peters |
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External links
- The Wildflower Key British Isles to NW Europe by Francis Rose
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Centaurea scabiosa". Image Credit.
