Talk:Russian knapweed

Weed
i dont get how people call things weeds. this "weed" is a pinnacle of nature. its conquered your land and now commands respect. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.3.57.13 (talk) 14:22, 5 September 2009 (UTC)
 * It's even considered noxious weed in North America. Russian knapweed biochemically inhibits the growth of other plants, and it is poisonous to horses. See, , and . --97.72.189.172 (talk) 04:12, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

Species
It seems like Russian knapweed is offically known as Rhaponticum repens since 2006. See, Rhaponticum repens, and Commons:Category:Rhaponticum repens. I think this article should start with "Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens, formerly known as Acroptilon repens) is a...", and be moved to the correct actual species' name. Commonscat:Rhaponticum repens could be added. --97.72.189.172 (talk) 04:12, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

Synonyms
Russian knapweed is also known as Turestan thistle, creeping knapweed, mountain bluet, Russian cornflower, or hardheads. --97.72.189.172 (talk) 04:26, 16 August 2014 (UTC)