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Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower is an annual plant. The flowers are most commonly an intense blue color, produced in flowerheads 1.5–3 cm diameter, with a ring of a few large, spreading ray florets surrounding a central cluster of disc florets. The blue pigment is protocyanin, which in roses is red. The flower is edible and can be used for culinary decoration, for example to add color to salads. It has grey-green branched stems. The leaves are lanceolate, 1–4 cm long. It flowers all summer. It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens
Clearing in a pine tree forest. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama.
In herbalism, a decoction of cornflower is effective in treating conjunctivitis, and as a wash for tired eyes Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No Flash fired
Spotted on Jun 5, 2015
Submitted on Jul 2, 2015
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Identified as Centaurea cyanus.