I stumbled upon a little field of #cornflowers on Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to see they're still going strong. I couldn't decide which focus worked best, so I put together a collage for #WildflowerWednesday and called it artistic 😌


#Kornblume #Kornblumen #cornflower #CentaureaCyanus #flowers #flower #Blume #wildflower #Wildblume #Wildblumen #wildflowers #florespondence #bloomScrolling

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In other news, I was asked today if I'd like to attend a business summit in Seattle next month. I'd sworn to myself I'd never set foot in the US for the foreseeable future, but I'm having a weak moment now. 🥺 Any thoughts? I'm really torn about the current situation. (Hell, who knows what the country will look like in 4 weeks?! 😰) The dates are terrible, but I could make it work, because it's such a great opportunity. I wouldn't see much of the city or have time to travel, but maybe I'd squeeze in an hour or two after work (it'll be 5 or 6 days in total) ...
Also, is there anything I need to know about travelling with a mirrorless camera? My last flight out of Europe was in 2016, so I'm a bit rusty. Thanks!!

A #cornflower with a visitor for #FlowerFriday


#Kornblume #CentaureaCyanus #flowers #flower #Blume #florespondence #bloomScrolling

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus, Echte Kornblume) is an annual wildflower native to Europe, traditionally found growing in grain fields and other open habitats. It is known for its intense blue petals and delicate, thistle-like structure. Once common in agricultural landscapes, it declined due to herbicide use but has made a comeback in wildflower mixes and eco-friendly gardens.
Cornflower is an important plant for pollinators. Its vivid blue flowers are highly attractive to bees, especially honeybees and bumblebees, as well as butterflies and hoverflies. It offers nectar and pollen throughout summer, supporting insects during their active periods. Additionally, its seeds can provide food for birds like finches. In wildflower meadows and naturalistic plantings, Centaurea cyanus helps restore biodiversity and plays a role in regenerating species-rich ecosystems.

#wildflower #cornflower #flower #blueflower #centaurea #centaureacyanus #kornblume

#ruiskukka #ruiskaunokki #centaureacyanus #cornflower #blåklint #luontokuva

Toller Fund bei unserer Ankunft in Strassburg : eine kleine Wiese mit schönen Kornblumen. Die sind heute richtig selten geworden! Eines der Projekte für dieses Jahr ist die Kornblume in Emaillemalerei. Kann jetzt losgehen!
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#Kornblume #kornblumen #CentaureaCyanus #schwebfliege #schwebfliegen #Blumenwiese #BlaueBlume #blaueblumen #quintessenzb

💜 Cornflower:symbol of hope 💜.

#cornflower #korenbloem #centaureacyanus #nature #natuur #naturephotography #natuurfotografie #naturelovers #natuurliefhebbers #symbolofhope #symboolvanhoop

Wat een knapperts toch. Zaden van de korenbloem. #CentaureaCyanus #Korenbloem #Inheems #Bloemen #Natuur #Flowers #Seeds #Imheems #NativeSeeds #CruydtHoeck

Wat een knapperts toch. Zaden van de korenbloem. #CentaureaCyanus #Korenbloem #Inheems #Bloemen #Natuur #Flowers #Seeds #Imheems #NativeSeeds #CruydtHoeck

#BloomScrollingWithBee #Papaveroideae #CentaureaCyanus #Nature