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Old 29-04-2007, 01:32 PM
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Unknown Thistle/Knapweed on Spanish Coast

Hola,

These thistle/knapweed flowers were growing in the Aixorta Mountains behind Guadalest in Costa Blanca, Spain, early April this year.

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They were very low-growing, 5 to 10cm high with flowers at least 4cm diam. I think they are Centarea but cannot find the species after looking in several books and web sites.
An ID would be most welcome

M.
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Old 04-05-2007, 08:01 PM
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From looking in my books the closest I can find is Centaurea aegialophila, but that doesn't look quite right. You could try googling the Centaurea family as they do look similar.
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Thanks Guy,
I have it in my book, without an illustration. I will pursue on Google. I was also thinking of contacting a Nature Reserve Administration Centre in the area.
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