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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 56% | 14 | Genus that includes the star thistle and yellow star-thistle | |
3 | 38% | 7 | Resembles a thistle but is not actually part of the thistle family | |
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We think the answer is "CENTAUREA" which means:
- noun
- • Knapweed; star thistle
An example sentence would be:
- • "The centaurea flower is also commonly known as the cornflower."
- • "Centaurea cyanus is a popular species of centaurea."
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