Plant species

rock knapweed Centaurea rupestris

Asteraceae

Species information

Description

A herb with variably divided leaves and flower heads of tubular florets surrounded by conspicuous involucral bracts. Diagnostic species of rocky Karst grasslands.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

20–80 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · rocky habitats

Light

full sun

Moisture

dry

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

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