Chrysanthemum
Dendranthema x grandiflorum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It can grow for 2 or more years. It grows 30-120 cm tall. The leaves are oval and have several lobes. They vary in size and have a wedge shaped base. The flower heads can be up to 20 cm across. They can be a range of colours.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Iraq, Japan, Malesia, Middle East, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The flowers are used to flavour tea and alcohols. They are also pickled, dried and added to soups.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Manasilla

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum moreifolium Ramat.; Chrysanthemum sinense Sabine; Dendranthema morifolium (Ramat.) Tzvelev;