catananche caerulea

Thân thiện

A gardener plants catananche caerulea in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: * A perennial herbaceous plant native to southern Europe: Specifically, Catananche caerulea is a species of flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae). It is characterized by its wiry stems, grass-like foliage, and distinctive flower heads with dark centers (the "dark-eyed" florets) surrounded by flat, papery, blue ray florets (the "flat blue rays"). It is commonly known as Cupid's dart.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden's color scheme was enhanced by the delicate blooms of Catananche caerulea.
  • She planted Catananche caerulea in the dry, sunny border for its long-lasting summer flowers.
  • As a cut flower, Catananche caerulea is prized for its papery, everlasting quality.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The name is used in botanical and gardening contexts to specify this particular species, often to distinguish it from other plants or to provide precise cultivation information.
  • For well-drained soil and full sun, Catananche caerulea is an excellent choice.

Variants and Related Words

• Cupid's dart: The common name for .
• Catananche: The genus name, which may refer to other species within the same genus.
• Asteraceae: The botanical family to which this plant belongs.

Synonyms

• Cupid's dart (common name equivalent).

Học thuật

Noun

1. south European plant having dark-eyed flowers with flat blue rays

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blue succory
• cupid's dart
• Catananche caerulea