Centaurea cineraria, commonly known as dusty miller or silver ragwort, is a popular ornamental plant known for its aromatic foliage and colorful flowers. It is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to the Mediterranean region. This plant is best known for its popular common names like 'dusty miller,' 'silver ragwort,' 'Ashen Cloth,' and 'Prairie Dock'. The commonly used synonyms for centaurea cineraria include senecio cineraria, fastuosum cinerariaefolium, jacobaea maritima, and cineraria maritima. Despite the different synonyms, all these refer to the same lovely plant, with silvery-grey leaves that are finely cut giving it a striking appearance.