catananche

/ (ˌkætəˈnæŋkɪ) /

noun

any of the hardy perennial genus Catananche, from S Europe; some, esp C. caerulea, are grown for their blue-and-white flowers that can be dried as winter decoration: family Asteraceae Also called: cupid's dart

Word Origin for catananche

from Greek katanangkē a spell (from their use in love potions)