Cornflower
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Cornflower
Livida
Cornflower is a lovely flower known for its vibrant blue color. It grows in fields and gardens, making them look cheerful and bright.
Habitat: Fields and gardens
Appearance
The Cornflower is known for its vibrant, intense blue, thistle-like flowers, which stand out against slender, grey-green stems. Its distinctive, frilly petals form a charming, delicate bloom, visually different from many wild meadow flowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
14
Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians loved cornflowers, finding them in Tutankhamun's tomb!
Cornflowers were traditionally pressed into books as romantic bookmarks.
Its vibrant blue color once made a popular dye for textiles.
The petals are edible and add a splash of color to salads!
Special abilities
Ability
Self-Seeding Master
Cornflower can drop many seeds that readily germinate, helping it spread and return year after year without human help.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Cornflower has nectar-rich flowers that attract bees and butterflies, ensuring its successful reproduction and supporting local ecosystems.
Ability
Drought Defender
Cornflower can thrive in dry, poor soils thanks to its efficient water use, allowing it to grow where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Red admiral butterfly
Vanessa atalanta
sips nectar from blooms
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
Bachelor's Button
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Cornflower?
The easiest way to identify Cornflower is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Cornflower?
30-90 cm
How wide does Cornflower spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Cornflower?
2-4 cm
When does Cornflower bloom?
Summer
Is Cornflower edible?
Yes
Is Cornflower toxic?
None
What is Cornflower's lifecycle?
Annual
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