cyanus segetum

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Familyasteraceae

Orderasterales

Lifespanannual

Trivial namecornflower, bachelor's button

Blossom colorblue

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor’s button, is an annual flowering plant native to Europe. With its vibrant blue flowers and slender, wiry stems, it adds a charming touch to meadows, fields, and gardens. Cornflowers bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Admired for their beauty and easy cultivation, they are often used in wildflower gardens and as cut flowers. Cornflowers hold cultural significance and are cherished for their symbolic meanings, including love and good fortune.

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