Species Centaurea melitensis
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There aren’t any identifications of Centaurea melitensis.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Centaurea:
Gk. kentaurieon = in Greek mythology the centaur Chiron (Kheiron) was known for his knowledge and skill with medicine. The common name ‘Centaury’ is sometime incorrectly used for this genus, although this refers to the unrelated plant genus Centaurium.
Scientific name:
Centaurea melitensis L.
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 2: 917 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Centaurea melitensis.
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