catananche

/ ˌkætəˈnæŋkɪ /

noun

1. 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 calledcupid's dart

Word History and Origins

Origin of catananche¹

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