Species:
Centaurea solstitialis
Common Name(s):
yellow star thistle
Habitats Impacted:
forest/woodland, rangeland
Regions likely to be Impacted:
SE
Present in Neighboring States?
CO, KS, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Mark Schwarzlander, University of Idaho, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Dense infestations can fragment sensitive plant and animal habitats. Depletes soil moisture reserves and alters the water cycle in some ecosystems. Toxic to horses. Introduced through contaminated seeds.
Management information
