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Distribution by County   1845    
Centaurea calcitrapa  L.
Purple star thistle,   Red star thistle
Centaurea calcitrapa is an annual or perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/12/2024).