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lesser knapweed

/ˈlɛsər ˈnæpwiːd/

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/ˈlɛsər ˈnæpwiːd/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название Centaurea nigra, многолетнего цветкового растения семейства астровых, часто встречающегося на лугах и пастбищах, характеризующегося пурпурными соцветиями, похожими на чертополох.

A common name for Centaurea nigra, a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, often found in grasslands and meadows, characterized by its thistle-like purple flower heads.

  1. A type of flowering plantC1formal

    A perennial herbaceous plant (Centaurea nigra) with purple flower heads, commonly found in meadows and grasslands.

    ruМалый василёк

    • Lesser knapweed is often seen in wildflower meadows across Europe.
    • The purple blooms of lesser knapweed attract bees and butterflies.
    • Farmers sometimes consider lesser knapweed a weed in pastures.