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whitewash cornflower

Scientific Name: Centaurea dealbata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Centaurea dealbata: The Persian Cornflower

Centaurea dealbata, commonly known as the Persian Cornflower or Whitewash Cornflower, is a captivating perennial appreciated for its distinctive blooms and adaptability.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Centaurea dealbata
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family), subfamily Carduoideae
  • Common Names: Persian Cornflower, Whitewash Cornflower, Knapweed, Persian Bachelor Button, Bluets, Star Thistle, Hardy Bachelor Button
  • Synonyms: The text also mentions Centaurea dealbata Willd. and Centaurea dealbata var. steenbergii.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Caucasus Mountains in Asia.
  • Widely cultivated.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial plant.
  • Basal leaves are petiolate (have stalks).
  • Inflorescence type is an anthodium (a flower head consisting of many individual flowers).
  • Fruit is a samara (a winged achene).
  • Rosy-pink flowers with white centers that bloom in summertime.

Additional Information

  • Adaptable and drought-tolerant.
  • Suitable for bed planting.