Plectocephalus americanus
(American Basketflower)
Plectocephalus americanus, Copper Breaks State Park, Hardeman Co. 0233
Plectocephalus americanus, Copper Breaks State Park, Hardeman Co. 0221
Plectocephalus americanus, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 4010
Plectocephalus americanus, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 4000
Plectocephalus americanus, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 3991
Plectocephalus americanus, Copper Breaks State Park, Hardeman Co. 0224
Plectocephalus americanus, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 4290
| Scientific Name | Plectocephalus americanus (Centaurea americana) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CEAM2 |
| Common Name | American Basketflower, American Star-thistle | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 780479 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy or clay soils in open areas, prairies and former pastures. Plant: Erect annual, single leafy stem branched in upper portion, 1-1/2 to 5 feet tall. Leaves: Basal leaves alternate, sessile, oblanceolate to narrowly obovate, up to 2-1/2 inches long; edges may have shallow teeth. Stem leaves smaller and ovate to lanceolate. Inflorescence: Large composite flower head 1-1/2 to 3-1/8 inches across; many white to pink to purple disk florets (no ray flowers). Bloom Period: May to August. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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