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Basketflower
Sunflower Family : Asteraceae
Latin Name : Centaurea americana
Longevity : Annual
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Other common names include, "American star-
thistle" and "Thornless thistle". This wildflower
is adapted to sandy or clay loam soils in bare
areas, over-grazed pastures and old cropland
fields. Flowers May to August. Basketflower
has a cream colored center and a light purple
edge and stands alone at one and a half to five
feet tall. This plant does not have the prickly
characteristics seen on other thistles. Of little
value to wildlife and livestock.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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