Centaurea. which species?

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  1. duffy

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    Can any member help with the identification of this species?
     

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    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Thank you lila, I will check it out in the keys.
     
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    lila, I am almost certain that this is sp. montana. Happy and prosperous New Year.
     
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    Dear Lila, You were absolutely right. This is a specimen of Cyanus triumfetti (All.) Dostàl ex A. Loev et D. Loev. Should be written Love with umla above the o. Centaurea triumfetti. Identified by the Univ. Botanical Gardens, Camerino, Italy.
     
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