Centaurea americana

Found in Confluence Park, San Antonio, Texas along the San Antonio River.

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Christine Young

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So pretty! I think it might be Plectocephalus americanus. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Looks terrific! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. DebRich
    
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    Thanks for the ID, Ferdy! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
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      Credit goes to Christine! Posted 3 years ago
3. DebRich
  
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  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago
4. DebRich
  
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  Thanks for the ID, Christine! Posted 3 years ago
5. 1. Christine Young
    
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    You're welcome! Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Great shot - great clarity. Good one Deb Posted 3 years ago
1. DebRich
  
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  Thank you, Calbost! Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

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The simplicity and symmetry of the shot makes this a great one. Posted 3 years ago
1. DebRich
  
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  Thank you, William! Posted 3 years ago

The American Basketflower

"Centaurea americana", commonly called American starthistle or American basketflower, is an annual native to the southern central United States and northeastern Mexico. Its common name comes from the underside of the inflorescence, which has a basket weave pattern on it and on the flowerbuds.

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Similar species: Asterales

Species identified by Ferdy Christant