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Corn Flower, Batchelor's Button

Centaurea cyanus

Photo by ceherzog
Published on Project Noah
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27.1192, -82.4443

Field Notes

Habitat:

school garden

Notes:

The cornflower is considered a beneficial weed, and its edible flower can be used to add color to salads.

It was the favorite flower of John F. Kennedy and was worn by his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr. at his wedding in tribute to his father.

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PublishedApril 15, 2011

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