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| Scientific Name | Centaurea melitensis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CEME2 |
| Common Name | Maltese Star-thistle, Tocalote | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36965 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Disturbed areas, roadsides. Plant: Erect annual or biennial up to 3 feet tall, several branches in upper portion. Leaves: Alternate leaves; lower oblanceolate, pinnately-compound, 2 to 4 inches long; upper leaves becoming linear and winged, up to 1-1/4 inches long. Inflorescence: Ovoid-shaped involucre 3/8 to 5/8 inch across, with spine-tipped phyllaries and cobwebby hairs; many yellow florets, no ray flowers (petals). Blooming Period: April to June. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: INVASIVE |
