Cornflowers
Centaurea cyanus (Cornflowers)
Latin Name: Centaurea cyanusCommon Names: Cornflowers, bachelor’s button, bluebottle
Cornflowers, centaurea cyanus, bachelor’s button or bluebottle as it is also called originated in Hungary may be more than just that pretty blue flower you see in your neighbor’s garden. It has been said that centaurea cyanus may have usefulness from its seeds as well as its leaf or petal. This is a wonderful plant that has been said to be useful as a wash for tired and irritated eyes. The centaurea cyanus has even been speculated to be used to treat afflictions such as Pink Eye. It can also be mentioned that a study found cornflowers may have anti-inflammatory properties.
