Greater knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A thistle. It grows 30-150 cm tall. It has a taproot. The leaves are deeply divided.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Britain, Canada, Europe, Ireland, Norway, North America, Scandinavia, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Fagerknoppurt

Synonyms

Centaurea coriacea Willd.; and others