Malta Star Thistle

• Scientific Name: Centaurea Melitensis
• Common Name: Malta Star Thistle
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=59
• Habitat: Disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, linear, entire or
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Spring and summer
• Spines: Spines involucres
• Rarity: Introduced, invasive, locally common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)