Centaurea melitensis

Primary Common Name

Malta starthistle

Alternate Common Name(s)

tocalote

Characteristics

Species Category

herbaceous

Current Extent

widespread

Likelihood of Introduction

n/a (already in CA)

Source Citation(s)

CDFA Noxious Weed List

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

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