CATANANCHE Definition & Meaning

catananche

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noun

any of the hardy perennial genus Catananche, from S Europe; some, esp C. caerulea, are grown for their blue-and-white flowers that can be dried as winter decoration: family Asteraceae Also calledcupid's dart

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of catananche¹

from Greek �첹�ٲ��Բ��Բ��ŧ a spell (from their use in love potions)

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The most beautiful flower then blooming was the catananche, which has won its poetic French name, Cupidon bleu, by the brilliant colour of its blossom.

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