cornflowers
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cornflowers, plural;
/ˈkôrnˌflouər/,
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cornflowers, plural;
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A slender Eurasian plant related to the knapweeds, with flowers that are typically a deep, vivid blue
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A deep, vivid blue color
Web Definitions:
- (cornflower) strawflower: plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
- (cornflower) an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
- Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower, Bachelor's button, Bluebottle, Boutonniere flower, Hurtsickle, Cyani flower) is a small annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe. ...
- (Cornflower (Redwall)) There are many characters that have appeared in the Redwall series, including the books and television series written by Nick Danby.
- (CORNFLOWER) Delicacy, refinement.
- (Cornflower) Used in toners, astringents, and healing creams. Can cause photosensitivity in some people.
- (cornflower) Can have anti-inflammatory properties (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology, December 1999, pages 235–241).
- Cornflower plant petals. Benefits: calms
- The cornflower was commonly used through the 1920's as both a medicinal and culinary herb. The blue flowers have astringent properties that help reduce inflammation.