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Greater Knapweed The rarer knapweed that we have in haymeadows Centaurea scabiosa,Cumbria,Greater Knapweed Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Greater Knapweed

The rarer knapweed that we have in haymeadows

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The Greater Knapweed

"Centaurea scabiosa" or greater knapweed is a perennial plant of the genus "Centaurea". It is native to Europe and bears purple flower heads. This species is very valuable to bees. It is also a magnet for many species of butterfly. Among them is the marbled white.

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Similar species: Asterales
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Uploaded Aug 18, 2020. Captured Aug 13, 2020 12:59.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/10.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO800
  • 60mm