Cornflowers Blue Whole
Blue Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
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History and background
Once considered a weed of arable fields, the development of intensive agricultural practices nearly wiped out the blue cornflower in the wild. This delicate flower is now most likely to occur as a garden escapee, as part of intentional wildflower seeding, or as the result of the disturbance of soil containing old seed banks.
Its strongholds remain roadside verges, scrub, waste ground and farmland. It flowers from June to August, often alongside other ‘arable weeds’. Like all members of the daisy family, the bright blue flowers of the cornflower are actually composite heads of small flowers. In the cornflower, the outer florets are star-like, and smaller, more purplish flowers are found in the middle. Stems and leaves are long and pointy, with hairy, blackish buds at the tips.
How to use dried blue cornflowers
This dried flower is edible and are often used to add colour to food and drink, but they are also believed to have medicinal properties. For example, it’s thought that the plant has calming, diuretic, anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory effects; over the years, they’ve been used to treat everything from diarrhoea to eye irritation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the flower of the cornflower plant is edible - they’re often used as a garnish. They have a moderately spicy yet sweet taste.
Absolutely - dried blue cornflower petals make an excellent addition to confetti. They’re ideal if you want to add a pop of colour to your wedding confetti.
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