Mature plant of Russian knapweed, Rhaponticum (=Acroptilon) repens.

Mature plant of Russian knapweed, <i>Rhaponticum</i> (=<i>Acroptilon</i>) <i>repens</i>. Credit: Joseph M. DiTomaso, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Credit: Joseph M. DiTomaso, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources