mystery killer flower

[kikicolon]

i am trying to get a pic uploaded for this unidentified killer flower. It has purple spikes rather than petals and it is whitish pink inside and it seems to be bulbous or something. Does anyone have a clue?

[James]

Looks like a thistle

[Dr.Stein]

kikicolon: It seems that you posted twin thread about your mystery flower
IMO, it is a member of Mimosoideae, considering the discus-shaped receptaculum. But I have no idea what the species is..

[mothorc]

Off hand with your picture
How did you get it?

[iri_black]

i'm thinking Centaurea... but i can't say exactly what specie
Not sure thow

[iri_black]

If it is a thistle, try looking up Cirsium, Carduus or Onopordum (Compositae)

[Poison]

I think it looks like Centaurea. Well, I'm not very good at botany, please don't kill me if I'm wrong.
By the way, are you sure if it is a killer flower?