species 8,223 observations

Wig Knapweed

Centaurea phrygia

Field notes

Centaurea phrygia, commonly called wig knapweed, is a species of Centaurea. It is native to Europe.

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10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Small Engrailed 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Cryptic Bumble Bee, Common Flower Fly, Hairy-eyed Flower Fly, Common Loopwing Aphideater 9

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.