Centauria Calcitrapa (Noun)
Meaning
Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The centauria calcitrapa is a Mediterranean annual or biennial herb known for its vibrant pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales.
- In the wild, centauria calcitrapa spreads rapidly and can form dense colonies that outcompete other vegetation.
- Centauria calcitrapa has been naturalized in America and can often be found in open fields and along roadsides.
- The seeds of the centauria calcitrapa are dispersed by animals and humans, contributing to its widespread distribution.
- In some regions, centauria calcitrapa is considered a weed due to its invasiveness and ability to dominate native plant species.