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Centaurea cyanus

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Noun1.Centaurea cyanus - an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowersCentaurea cyanus - an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
bachelor's button, bluebottle, cornflower
flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
Centaurea, genus Centaurea - knapweed; star thistle
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The stunningly beautiful cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, so much used these days in wildflower mixes, can reduce inflammation in a variety of conditions - the flowers are the only part used and can help with conjunctivitis and mouth ulcers.
GARDENING: Garden gems to provide a cure for many ailments by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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