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centauria calcitrapa

 

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Noun centauria calcitrapa has 1 sense
  1. star-thistle, caltrop, Centauria calcitrapa - Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in America
    --1 is a kind of centaury

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Centauria calcitrapa

Description:

Centauria calcitrapa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Commonly known as calcitrapa or red star thistle, it is a thorny annual herbaceous plant with bright pink or purple flowers. Native to Europe, it is widely distributed in Mediterranean regions.

Sample sentences:

1. The Centauria calcitrapa is often considered a noxious weed due to its aggressive growth and ability to outcompete native plants.

2. The bright purple flowers of Centauria calcitrapa attract a variety of insects, including bees and butterflies.

3. Many farmers struggle to control the spread of Centauria calcitrapa, as its sharp thorns can injure both livestock and people.

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