| Centaurea maculosa | |
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Spotted Knapweed
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| Origin Of Species | |
| Europe and Asia | |
| Physical Description | |
| Spotted knapweed is a perennial herb that generally forms a basal rosette of deeply-lobed leaves, which are about eight inches long and two inches wide. Flowers are purple, pink, and white and are found on tall stems between June and October. Seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. | |
| Habitat And Distribution | |
| Spotted knapweed is found in meadows and along roadsides in every state within the United States except Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alaska. | |
| Location On Campus | |
| Spotted knapweed is not known to be on campus, but is a common roadside weed throughout the Richmond area. | |
| Negative Impacts | |
| Spotted knapweed is able to quickly establish itself and spread, adversely affecting native biota as well as ecosystem processes, such as nutrient cycling and soil maintenance. | |
| VDCR Invasiveness Ranking | |
| Highly Invasive Species Additional Images: Basal rosette |
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