Corncockle - Flower Names

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Corncockle

/ˈkɔːrnˌkɒkəl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

A flowering plant species (Agrostemma githago) traditionally found growing in cornfields

Represents resilience and unexpected beauty in overlooked places; once considered a nuisance weed, now valued for its delicate pink-purple blooms and role in heritage seed conservation

Symbolism

Symbolizes nostalgia, simplicity, and the fading agrarian past. Also associated with protection and purification in folk traditions due to its historical presence in grain fields

Etymology: Derived from 'corn' referring to grain crops in general (especially wheat or rye), and 'cockle' which was an old term for various weeds in grain fields—possibly from the medieval Latin 'cicucaria', later applied to Agrostemma githago

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

english

Cultural Background

Originating in English-speaking agricultural regions, Corncockle is rooted in rural European traditi

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