Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums belong to the family of Asteraceae, and their genus consists of a large number of annual or perennial herbs. It’s a very old genus, which was already cultivated in Asia over 2000 years ago. The flower heads are usually in a round, daisylike or shaggy shape, and are mostly yellow, red, and white colored. It’s also worth mentioning that the chrysanthemum is a symbol of the Imperial family of Japan, and the Emperor.[1]

There are many varieties of the chrysanthemum, and it’s considered to grow all around the world. The most common and best known subspecies is the Sunflower, which has its origins in Mexico and Peru. It can grow to a height of over 360 cm.[2]

"King's Pleasure"

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[1] “Chrysanthemum,” The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6^th ed. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/chrysanthemum.aspx#2

[2] Patricia Skinner, "Chrysanthemum Flower," Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/chrysanthemum.aspx#1