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Centaurium exaltatum Cen ven


Desert Centaury
Centaurium exaltatum


Family: Gentianaceae (GENTIAN).
Other common names: spring loving centaury, cancha lagua.
Generic common name: CENTAURY.

Circle X Ranch: June 2005.

Characteristics: Native, Red, Small, Solitary, Simple, Herbaceous, Annual, Late Spring, Summer.

Note: this variable flower frequently appears with five petals.




























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