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spotted knapweed

Centaurea stoebe

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Centaurea

About

Centaurea stoebe is a species of Centaurea found in Northern Italy. It is also an invasive species in the United States, and particularly widespread in dryer regions of the Pacific Northwest. This species along with Centaurea diffusa are the stereotypical "tumbleweed" of the West- breaking off at the top of the roots which facilitates its seeds spreading far and wide, but arean't actually native to the North American continent, but to a similar dry climate in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spotted knapweed?
The scientific name of spotted knapweed is Centaurea stoebe.
What kingdom does spotted knapweed belong to?
spotted knapweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does spotted knapweed belong to?
spotted knapweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does spotted knapweed belong to?
spotted knapweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does spotted knapweed belong to?
spotted knapweed belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does spotted knapweed belong to?
spotted knapweed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does spotted knapweed belong to?
spotted knapweed belongs to the genus Centaurea.