Centáurea-azul
Centaurea cyanus
Basic Information
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Category:
- wildflower
- Status:
- Least Concern
- Flowering:
- May - August
Description
The iconic blue cornflower, once a common sight in wheat fields but now declining. Its brilliant blue color was prized for dyes and cosmetics.
Habitat
Cultivated fields, roadsides, disturbed ground
Characteristics
- height:
- 30-80 cm
- flower Color:
- Deep blue
- leaf Type:
- Narrow, grey-green
- growth Form:
- Annual herb
🌿 Medicinal Uses
Flowers used as an eye wash for tired or inflamed eyes. Traditional remedy for digestive problems.
🍽️ Culinary Uses
Flowers are edible and make beautiful garnishes for salads, cakes, and drinks. Used to color herbal teas blue.