1. An annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
   - cornflower, bluebottle, Centaurea cyanus 
2. Tropical American herb having rose to red or purple flowers that can be dried without losing colour
   - globe amaranth, Gomphrena globosa

Derived forms: bachelor's buttons

Type of: flower

Part of: Centaurea, genus Centaurea, genus Gomphrena, Gomphrena

Encyclopedia: Bachelor's button

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