| Botanical Name | Centaurea cyanus L. | Origin | China | Turkey |
| Family & Genus | Asteraceae, Centaurea genus | Parts of Plant | flower |
| Agriculture | Conventional | Manufacturing Method | Direct collection |
| Appearance | Dried petals thin, feathery, lacerated‑shaped; characteristic bright royal‑blue, also violet‑pale‑blue; brittle texture. | Odour | Very faint aroma, soft hay‑note with mild clove‑like spicy‑floral hint, non‑intense. |
| Specific Components | Anthocyanins (procyanin, cyanidin, key blue pigments); flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, quercetin); phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid); polysaccharides; N‑feruloylserotonin; trace volatile oil; tannins; carotenoids | ||
Cornflower
Cornflower, annual herb of Asteraceae. Originally a grain‑field weed in Europe. Dried petals widely used for herbal tea, potpourri, natural colorant and cosmetic raw material. European traditional herb, rarely distilled for essential oil. Iconic royal‑blue petals; white‑pink‑purple horticultural variants exist.
