Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra |
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Asteraceae |
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Class: | B | |
Other Names: | lesser knapweed | |
Why is it a noxious weed? | Knapweed invasions have many impacts including an increase in production costs for ranchers, degrading wildlife habitat, crowding out desirable forage, decreasing plant diversity, increasing soil erosion rates, and posing wildfire hazards. |
More Information:
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Visit Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Here
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