Purple Starthistle
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| Centaurea calcitrapa | ||
| Family Name: | Asteraceae | |
| Class: | A | |
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| Why is it a noxious weed? | Similar to yellow starthistle, this is an aggressive Centaurea, which is a major problem on annual rangelands in the San Francisco Bay area. | |
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 Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board • 9200 122nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98373 • 253-798-7263
Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board • 9200 122nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98373 • 253-798-7263