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Common Star Thistle, scientifically known as Centaurea calcitrapa, is a biennial plant native to regions including Afghanistan, the Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, and Cyprus. Common Star Thistle (Latin: Centaurea calcitrapa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Common Star Thistle is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Common Star Thistle is a member native to ALB, ALG, AUT, BAL, BLT, and BY. Common Star Thistle thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Common Star Thistle grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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