Agrostemma is a genus of annual plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, containing the species known as corncockles. Its best-known member is A. githago, the common corncockle, which is a native of Europe. The species is a weed of cereals and other crops, probably with a centre of origin in the eastern Mediterranean.Preston, Pearman & Dines. (2002). New Atlas of the British Flora. Oxford University Press. It occurs as a weed worldwide, but is declining in its native range because of improved seed cleaning. Corncockle is an attractive plant, and its seeds are still commercially available to gardeners.
Selected species Agrostemma brachyloba Hammer, narrow corncockle Plants of the World Online (with map) Agrostemma githago L., common corncockle, corn-pink Plants of the World Online (with map) (Agrostemma gracile is a synonym of Agrostemma brachyloba )
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