Cornflower Etymology

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), also called wild cornflower, is a 30-60 cm tall, annual plant of the composite family. Within the genus Centaurea is one of the three species native to Belgium and the Netherlands. He is on the Dutch Red List (plants) by 2000. In Flanders, the species status "declining".


The cornflower gets its name from its traditional habitat: the fields between the grains. Because the plant is only little space, he could survive here between the high corn. Through the cultivation of pure grain mixtures, the plant in this environment is virtually impossible for. In verges of country roads you can find him regularly. This may increase the plant since last year increased slightly by municipalities under the influence of cut-verges only one or twice a year mowing.


The trumpet-shaped ray flowers with triangular lobes have a striking deep blue color, which gave rise to the name cornflower blue. The base of the tube is purple flowers. A plant may constitute up to 20 flowers, which produce much nectar. The flowering period is from June to August.



Source: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korenbloem


See also: International Flower Delivery, Florist