Corn Cockle
-Inherent characters-
The seeds are poisonous.The Chinese name for this plant means "poisonous wheat herb".Winter annual often grown for flower beds or cut flower.Grows in sunny locations.
-Scientific name-
Agrostemma githago
-Common name-
Corn Cockle
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Mugi-senno,Agrurosutenma-Mugi-Nadeshiko
Family 　 Caryophyllaceae
Origin 　 Eurpope
Horticultural classification 　 Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All ( expect Okinawa )
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　
　 　 　 　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 60-90cm
Flower diameter 　 5-7cm
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length