Cornflower

What is a Cornflower?

A Cornflower is a bright blue flower in Minecraft that is mainly used for decoration and crafting Blue Dye. It adds variety to flower fields and is one of the few sources of blue coloration in the game.

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Where Can Cornflowers Be Found?

Cornflowers naturally generate in Plains, Meadow, and Flower Forest biomes. Players can obtain them by breaking them with any tool or by hand. Bone Meal can be used on Grass Blocks in certain biomes to spawn Cornflowers. More details about flower generation can be found in the Flora Guide.

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What Can Players Do with a Cornflower?

Cornflowers can be used as decoration, placed in Flower Pots, or crafted into Blue Dye, which can color wool, glass, banners, and leather armor. Since Lapis Lazuli is the only other source of Blue Dye, Cornflowers offer an alternative for players who prefer renewable dyes. More details about dye crafting can be found in the Dye Guide.

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The History of Cornflowers in Minecraft

Cornflowers were introduced in Minecraft version 1.14 as part of the Village & Pillage update, expanding the variety of flowers and dye sources.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Cornflowers in Minecraft are based on real-world Centaurea cyanus, a wildflower known for its vivid blue petals. Historically, Cornflowers have symbolized prosperity and good fortune, and they were once used to make natural blue dye.

For further exploration of plant-based mechanics and dye sources, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to learn more about Flora Guide, Dye Guide, and Meadow Biomes.