Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Informations de Base
- Famille :
- Asteraceae
- Catégorie :
- Fleur Sauvage
- Statut :
- Least Concern
- Floraison :
- 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
Caractéristiques
- height:
- 30-80 cm
- flower Color:
- Deep blue
- leaf Type:
- Narrow, grey-green
- growth Form:
- Annual herb
🌿 Usages Médicinaux
Flowers used as an eye wash for tired or inflamed eyes. Traditional remedy for digestive problems.
🍽️ Usages Culinaires
Flowers are edible and make beautiful garnishes for salads, cakes, and drinks. Used to color herbal teas blue.