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knapweed

/ˈnæp.wiːd/

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noun

/ˈnæp.wiːd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из различных растений рода Centaurea, характеризующееся пурпурными цветами, похожими на чертополох.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Centaurea, characterized by purple thistle-like flowers.

  1. B2formalscientific

    A type of wild plant from the Centaurea genus, characterized by its purple, thistle-like flowers.

    ruДикое растение

    • Knapweed is often found in meadows and grasslands.
    • The purple flowers of knapweed attract many bees and butterflies.
    • Farmers sometimes consider knapweed a weed, but it is important for biodiversity.
    • This species of knapweed is native to Europe and Asia.

    Synonymshardheads

Forms
  • knapweeds plural form
  • knapweeds' possessive plural form
  • knapweed's possessive singular form