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Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
Yellow starthistle
Centaurea solstitialis

Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is an invasive plant of rangelands of the western United States. It is a native of the Mediterranean and was first detected in California in the early 1800's.

Currently, 6 biocontrol insects have been released. Research shows a 50% decrease in seed yield with biocontrol.

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