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Centaurea montana L.

perennial cornflower (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Synonym | Cyanus montanus (L.) Hill

Centaurea montana is a European montane species with simple, decurrent leaves; it is a popular garden plant and a frequent escapee.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-08

 perennial cornflower / Centaurea montana: _Centaurea montana_ is a European montane species with simple, decurrent leaves; it is a popular garden plant and a frequent escapee.

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