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  1. blue succory, cupid's dart, Catananche caeruleanoun

    south European plant having dark-eyed flowers with flat blue rays

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  1. cupid's dart

    Catananche caerulea, or Cupid's dart, is a greyish green perennial herbaceous plant with a basal leaf rosette and conspicuous blue-purple or sometimes white flowerheads, belonging to the daisy family. It is a popular garden plant and is often used in dried flower arrangements.It is native to the Mediterranean region. The flower was supposedly used by the ancient Greeks as a key ingredient in a love potion, hence the common name "Cupid's dart".

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  1. cupid's dart

    "Cupid's Dart" refers to any of the several plants from the dianthus species, especially "Dianthus caryophyllus" or the "Catananche caerulea" species. These plants are typically characterized by their blue, purple, or white flowers with a blue or purple center. The name originated from Greek mythology, where Cupid, the god of desire, used darts to instill love or desire in his targets.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cupid's dart in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cupid's dart in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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