Confirmed Bachelors

Day 219: This old-fashioned plant is one of my favorite flowers. Some call it Montane Knapweed while others refer to it as Cornflower or Bluet, but it is most commonly known as Bachelor's Buttons. Scientifically, it is called Centaurea montana.

In the olden days, young gentlemen advertised their availability by wearing a single Cornflower as a boutonniere, hence the popular name. Some versions of the story say that it was used instead of a Carnation because the latter was too expensive for men just starting their careers. In any event, its lacy delicacy might win the heart of any fair maid.