Centaurea Cyanus (Noun)
Meaning
An annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Centaurea cyanus arranged in a vase creates an eye-catching display of cornflower blue.
- The gardener intentionally allowed Centaurea cyanus to grow and bloom in her wildflower meadow.
- Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower, does not demand a lot of care and attention to bloom.
- The artist used watercolors to capture the subtle color variations in the Centaurea cyanus.
- Dried Centaurea cyanus retains its gentle charm and can be incorporated into beautiful, delicate wreaths.