[ID] Cornflower (?) and... not sure!

Jason Green · #1 (**permalink**) 17-07-2009, 09:03 AM

Hi all,

I saw these two yesterday, I believe the first is a Cornflower, but unsure of the second. It kind of reminds me of a clover and an orchid. It was growing as a kind of bush, about 18ins tall with multiple flowers. The particular petals remind me of a trefoil. I have no idea, I'm rambling!

16/07/2009

Cornflower maybe... and what?
...both found nearby to each other in a park.

Thanks for any suggestions on either!

Take care,

Jason

Lancashire Lad · #2 (**permalink**) 17-07-2009, 09:09 AM

Hi Jason,

I'm thinking your first looks more like Chicory, or possibly even common blue sow thistle, rather than cornflower

But I can't be sure without leaf info.

The second has a look of a restharrow, or maybe purple milk vetch - certainly one of the pea family.

Regards,
Mike.

Jason Green · #3 (**permalink**) 17-07-2009, 09:23 AM

Thanks Mike, I forgot to say I know nothing about these! I'll try and get a shot of a leaf on my next opportunity. PMV looks good for the second.

Thanks again!

Hedera · #4 (**permalink**) 17-07-2009, 09:23 AM

Your fist one is definitely chicory with the ends of the petals serrated.
The second I think is Lucerne - Medicago sativa, as you say it grows like a bush and the leaves are smooth-edged.