Dendranthema morifolium
(Ramat.) Tzcelev
Florist's daisy
Asteraceae Edible: Flowers - tea
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Description
A herb. It grows 60-150 cm tall. The stems are hairy. The leaves are alternate. They are narrowly oval and 5-15 cm long. They have lobes along the sides.
Edible Uses
The flowers are dried and brewed as tea, and are also used in special culinary preparations.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are used in special delicacies. They are dried and used for tea.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.Chrysanthemum sinense var. hortense Makino ex Matsum.Dendranthema sinense (Sabine) Des Moul.Tanacetum morifolium (Ramat.) Kitam.
Also Known As
Ju hau
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants Volume 7 Flowers
