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Cornflower

Photo by tommarquand
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Field Notes

Description:

Creeping perennial. Flowering stems. Flower has blue and purple florets.

Habitat:

Arable fields

Notes:

Once a weed now made quite rare by herbicides.

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Comments (1)
DanielRowson
Hi Tom. Yes its a shame that the cornflower is no longer a common sight. Such an attractive plant - it's nice to actually see one! You should join the Plants of Britain mission: www.projectnoah.org/missions/22624101 - Happy spotting!

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PublishedAugust 24, 2012

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