{"product_id":"cornflowers","title":"Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornflower \u003cem\u003e(Centaurea cyanus)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cornflower is one of Europe’s most beloved wildflowers — a slender annual whose vivid, electric-blue blossoms have inspired artists, poets, and botanists for centuries. Once a common sight in grain fields across Europe, the Cornflower has become increasingly rare in its native agricultural habitat due to modern farming practices, making it both a botanical treasure and a symbol of the wildflower conservation movement. Its striking blue color — one of the truest blues found in the plant kingdom — has made it a prized ingredient in botanical teas, culinary preparations, and natural dye traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Cornflowers are certified organic, whole dried blossoms selected for vibrant color and botanical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centaurea cyanus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Daisy family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Bluebottle, Hurtsickle, Cyani Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower (petals and florets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid blue to violet dried flower petals and florets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly floral, faintly sweet, slightly spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly bitter, slightly sweet, delicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe, Centaurea cyanus is an annual herb that grows to about 90 cm, producing narrow, lance-shaped leaves and solitary flower heads with distinctive bright blue ray florets surrounding a darker central disc. The plant was historically so common in European grain fields that it earned the name “Cornflower” — “corn” being the old English term for grain. It has been the national flower of Germany, Estonia, and France (where it is known as \u003cem\u003ebleuet\u003c\/em\u003e and serves as a symbol of remembrance similar to the British poppy). The plant appears in ancient Egyptian garlands, medieval European herbals, and the botanical illustrations of numerous Renaissance artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornflower has been used in European botanical traditions since antiquity, appearing in the writings of Dioscorides and in medieval European herbals. It was particularly associated with eye preparations in traditional European folk medicine and was used as a natural blue dye in textile traditions. In culinary tradition, the petals have been used to add color and delicate flavor to teas, salads, and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Teas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to tea blends for color and mild flavor; pairs beautifully with Rose, Lavender, and Chamomile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as an edible garnish for salads, desserts, and cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Dye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces soft blue to grey tones on natural fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep alone or in blends for a delicate floral tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Whole Dried Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container away from light to preserve the vibrant blue color. Properly stored, dried Cornflowers maintain their quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for culinary, educational, and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family should use with caution. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584055705899,"sku":"SQ2656801","price":5.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_052c5b37-2939-4c09-b47c-1e92b0711ed4.png?v=1764895773","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/cornflowers","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}