Chrysanthemum, Spider mum
Chrysanthemum morifolium

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year, They grow 30-130 cm tall.

There are about 20-40 Chrysanthemum species and many cultivated varieties. Chemical composition (flowers): Protein = 1.9%. Fat = 0.91%. Carbohydrate = 5.3%%. Ash = 0.66%.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, China, Fiji, India, Japan, Korea, Pacific, Rotuma, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

The leaves and flowers are eaten in soups. The flowers are also pan fried. They are also used for herbal teas.

It is a cultivated food plant. It is sold in local markets in China.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, spice, tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Edible chrysanthemum, Gukhwa, Ju hua, Mulberry-leaved chrysanthemum, Ryori-giku

Synonyms

Anthemis artemisifolia Willd.; Anthemis grandiflora Ramat.; Anthemis stipulacea Moench; Chrysanthemum hortorum W. Mill.; Chrysanthemum maximoviczianum Ling; Chrysanthemum morifolium var. sinense (Sabine) Makino; Chrysanthemum procumbens Blume; Chrysanthemum sabini Lindl.; Chrysanthemum sinense Sabine ex Sweet; Chrysanthemum sinense Sabine; Chrysanthemum stipulaceum (Moench); Dendranthema sinensis (Sabine) Des Moul.; Matricaria morifolia (Ramat.) Ramat.; Pyrethrum sinense DC; Tanacetum sinense (Sabine) Sch.Bip.;