Centaurea cyanus

Definitions of Centaurea cyanus
  1. noun
    an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
    synonyms: bachelor's button, bluebottle, cornflower
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    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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