What are the characteristics of Agrostemma githago (corn cockle)? This article gives you an overview of this plant
I only just learned that the weed commonly seen growing in wheat fields when I was a child is called corn cockle. It suddenly struck me that such a lovely name, with such a cute appearance, would actually grow in the fields and be pulled up as a weed - what a pity.
Other names for corn cockle
Corn cockle is also called "wheat poison weed," though this alternative name does not sound as friendly as corn cockle.
Morphological characteristics of corn cockle
Corn cockle belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, and the entire plant is covered in long white stiff hairs. When it blooms, the flowers are slightly larger than other wildflowers, with 5 rose-colored petals. The flower colors are vivid, and farm fields and roadsides are all places where it grows freely.
Medicinal value of corn cockle
Its main effects are: relieving cough and calming asthma, warming the meridians and stopping bleeding. It can be used for recent and chronic cough, whooping cough, tuberculosis cough and other conditions, and can also be used for women's uterine bleeding and heavy menstruation.