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Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) Such a beautiful vibrant blue herb. Also called Bachelor’s button. They have a slightly sweet to spicy, clove-like flavor. Bloom is a natural food dye. More commonly used as garnish. Centaurea cyanus,Cornflower,Edible Flowers,Flowers,Geotagged,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

Such a beautiful vibrant blue herb. Also called Bachelor’s button. They have a slightly sweet to spicy, clove-like flavor. Bloom is a natural food dye. More commonly used as garnish.

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The Cornflower

''Centaurea cyanus'' is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Europe. In the past, it often grew as a weed in cornfields , hence its name. It is now endangered in its native habitat by agricultural intensification, particularly by over-use of herbicides.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall
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By Bridget Charity Rendall

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2012. Captured Aug 1, 2012 15:31 in Barton Ln, Exeter, Devon EX2, UK.
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  • 19.8mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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