Chrysanthemum coronarium
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Chrysanthemum coronarium (pronunciation: kri-SAN-the-mum ko-ro-NA-ri-um), also known as the crown daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region but has been naturalized in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.
Etymology
The name "Chrysanthemum" is derived from the Greek words chrysos (gold) and anthemon (flower), referring to the color of the original species' flowers. "Coronarium" is derived from the Latin word corona, meaning crown, which refers to the shape of the flower head.
Description
Chrysanthemum coronarium is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are deeply lobed and the flowers are yellow, with both disc florets and ray florets. The plant is cultivated as an ornamental plant and as a leaf vegetable in some countries.
Related Terms
- Asteraceae: The family of flowering plants that Chrysanthemum coronarium belongs to.
- Disc floret: The inner part of the flower head, typically tubular and hermaphroditic.
- Ray floret: The outer part of the flower head, typically flat and petal-like.
- Leaf vegetable: A vegetable where the primary edible part is the leaves.
Uses
In Chinese cuisine, the young shoots and petals of Chrysanthemum coronarium are used in stir-fries and soups. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its supposed health benefits.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chrysanthemum coronarium
- Wikipedia's article - Chrysanthemum coronarium
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