
"Centaurea calcitrapa" is a species of flowering plant known by several common names, including common star thistle, red star-thistle and purple star thistle. It is native to Europe but is known across the globe as an introduced species and often a noxious weed. The species name "calcitrapa" comes from the word "caltrop", a type of weapon covered in sharp spikes.
Similar species: Asterales
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Uploaded Apr 22, 2025. Captured Apr 21, 2025 21:51 in HQ5P+WR3, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.