The name "chrysanthemum" is derived from the Ancient Greek: chrysos (gold) and Ancient Greek: anthemon (flower). source
The name "chrysanthemum" is derived from the Ancient Greek: chrysos (gold) and Ancient Greek: anthemon (flower).
The other species previously included in the narrow view of the genus Chrysanthemum are now transferred to the genus Glebionis. source
The other species previously included in the narrow view of the genus Chrysanthemum are now transferred to the genus Glebionis.
Wild Chrysanthemum taxa are herbaceous perennial plants or subshrubs. source
Wild Chrysanthemum taxa are herbaceous perennial plants or subshrubs.
Chrysanthemum have alternately arranged leaves divided into leaflets with toothed or occasionally smooth edges. source
Chrysanthemum have alternately arranged leaves divided into leaflets with toothed or occasionally smooth edges.
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. source
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC.
Chrysanthemums entered American horticulture in 1798 when Colonel John Stevens imported a cultivated variety known as 'Dark Purple' from England. source
Chrysanthemums entered American horticulture in 1798 when Colonel John Stevens imported a cultivated variety known as 'Dark Purple' from England.
Modern cultivated chrysanthemums are showier than their wild relatives. source
Modern cultivated chrysanthemums are showier than their wild relatives.
The most important hybrid is Chrysanthemum × morifolium (syn. C. × grandiflorum), derived primarily from C. source
The most important hybrid is Chrysanthemum × morifolium (syn. C. × grandiflorum), derived primarily from C.
Over 140 varieties of chrysanthemum have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. source
Over 140 varieties of chrysanthemum have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Chrysanthemums are divided into two basic groups, garden hardy and exhibition. source
Chrysanthemums are divided into two basic groups, garden hardy and exhibition.
Yellow or white chrysanthemum flowers of the species C. morifolium are boiled to make a sweet drink in some parts of Asia. source
Yellow or white chrysanthemum flowers of the species C. morifolium are boiled to make a sweet drink in some parts of Asia.
The resulting beverage is known simply as chrysanthemum tea (菊 花 茶, pinyin: júhuā chá, in Chinese). source
The resulting beverage is known simply as chrysanthemum tea (菊 花 茶, pinyin: júhuā chá, in Chinese).
In Korea, a rice wine flavored with chrysanthemum flowers is called gukhwaju (국화주). source
In Korea, a rice wine flavored with chrysanthemum flowers is called gukhwaju (국화주).
Chrysanthemum leaves are steamed or boiled and used as greens, especially in Chinese cuisine. source
Chrysanthemum leaves are steamed or boiled and used as greens, especially in Chinese cuisine.
Chrysanthemum plants have been shown to reduce indoor air pollution by the NASA Clean Air Study. source
Chrysanthemum plants have been shown to reduce indoor air pollution by the NASA Clean Air Study.
In Italy chrysanthemums traditionally represent death and are often placed on a person's tombstone as an offer, especially on All Souls' Day. source
In Italy chrysanthemums traditionally represent death and are often placed on a person's tombstone as an offer, especially on All Souls' Day.
Chrysanthemum blooms are divided into 10 different bloom forms by the US National Chrysanthemum Society, Inc. source
Chrysanthemum blooms are divided into 10 different bloom forms by the US National Chrysanthemum Society, Inc.
