Yellow thistles, or maybe a knapweed?

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  1. SimonZ

    SimonZ Gardener

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    Seen in a local garden. I thought these might be Centaurea solstitialis, but all the images I see of that have a much greener bracts. I therefore thought maybe a knapweed, or the fruiting heads of carline thistles? I'd like to know what kind of plant this is and in normal circumstances might approach the house or leave a note, but it doesn't feel so appropriate to do so at present, so any ideas here are welcome. DSCF1977.JPG DSCF1977.JPG DSCF1978.JPG DSCF1979.JPG
     
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    Hi, I think it could be Centaurea macrocephala.

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