Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe. In the past it often grew as a weed in cornfields (in the broad sense of the word "corn", referring to grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, or oats), hence its name. It is now endangered in its native habitat by agricultural intensification, particularly over-use of herbicides, destroying its habitat; in the United Kingdom it has declined from 264 sites to just 3 sites in the last 50 years.
In reaction to this, the conservation charity Plantlife named it as one of 101 species it would actively work to bring 'Back from the Brink'. It is also, however, through introduction as an ornamental plant in gardens and a seed contaminant in crop seeds, now naturalised in many other parts of the world, including North America and parts of Australia.
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If you take part in the meme, please show an active link back to this site on your own blog post!
Am I missing the part where you tell us to do a colour? I've gone a different path to everyone else!?
ReplyDeleteBlue flowers have for me a touch of another world for my. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteMy all time summer favorites!! Wonderful image!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and enjoyable Advent time.
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