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catananche

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catananche [ˌkætəˈnæŋkɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of the hardy perennial genus Catananche, from S Europe; some, esp C. caerulea, are grown for their blue-and-white flowers that can be dried as winter decoration: family Asteraceae Also called cupid's dart
[from Greek katanangkē a spell (from their use in love potions)]
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Noun1.catananche - any of several plants of the genus Catananche having long-stalked heads of blue or yellow flowers
flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
genus Catananche - genus of Mediterranean herbs: cupid's dart
blue succory, Catananche caerulea, cupid's dart - south European plant having dark-eyed flowers with flat blue rays
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For a frothy-look to the border then Catananche caerulea "Bicolor" (cupid's dart) is a heart-winner.
Daisies in full bloom by Gulf Daily News (Manama, Bahrain)
Cupid's dart, Catananche caerulea 'Major' has thin blueish green leaves and forms clumps up to two foot tall and with a spread of about one foot.
Faithful favourites keep coming back by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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