Originating from Western Asia and Europe, this adaptable plant has naturalized across the United States and southern Canada​ with striking blue flowers, although cultivars may exhibit red, pink, or white blooms. A brew of cornflower tea can address ailments like fever, constipation, water retention, and chest congestion. It’s even known to play a role as a tonic, a liver and gallbladder stimulant, and a remedy for menstrual disorders and vaginal yeast infections. Moreover, the cornflower’s petals find their way into salads, bringing with them a slightly spicy, clove-like flavor with a hint of sweetness, and a dose of nutrients including biotin, folate, vitamin C, and calcium. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.