Wholly underrated in my view as one of the prettiest and most fairy-like meadow flowers you can find, corncockle can grow to ...

Note: Agrostemma githago contains githagin, a toxic saponin that causes diarrhea. Since it is especially toxic to chickens, it is suggested it not be planted around them.

Flower - real name agrostemma githago - was extinct due to modern farming; By STEPH COCKROFT . Published: 21:40 EDT, 15 July 2014 | Updated: 09:18 EDT, 16 July 2014 . e-mail; 228. View comments.

But one lone singular flower - real name agrostemma githago (dbl corr) - has now been found in the grounds of Souter Lighthouse in Whitburn, Sunderland. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT.