Maltese Starthistle (Centaurea melitensis) on Jul 14, 2011
Submitter does not have a specimen EDRR Status: Local expert notified
Description of specimen
Maltese starthistle , Centaurea melitensis
Commentary
None
Location
West Boundary Road at the base of nice rock outcrops and balds, N of Lookout Point Lake on USFS withdrawn land ~13 miles W of Westfir where BPA RoW comes down nearly on road to balds -122.6425, 43.8557 Centaurea melitensis: several individuals scattered upslope from roadside, pulled one. Recommend thorough survey of RoW, accessible balds in vicinity. Pics, specimens available.
Expert Reviewer
Tania Siemens WISE Program Coordinator (Watershed and Invasive Species Education) Oregon Sea Grant Extension Oregon State University tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu 541-914-0701