Catananche
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Catananche is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion family. It is native to dry meadows in the Mediterranean region.
They are cultivated for their cornflower-like blooms appearing in summer, in shades of blue, yellow and white. They are suitable for a sunny border, and for dried flower arrangements.