Chrysanthemum
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Chrysanthemum coronaruim <tr><th bgcolor=lightgreen>Scientific classification <tr><td>
C. cinerariifolium - pyrethrum
C. coccineum - pyrethum daisy
C. coronarium - crown daisy
C. frutescens - marguerite
C. leucanthemum - oxeye daisy
C. majus - daisy
C. X morifolium - florist's
chrysanthemum
C. segetum - corndaisy <tr><td>Ref: ITIS 35791 (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=35791) </table> The chrysanthemum, also known as the mum, is a flowering perennial plant of the genus Chrysanthemum in the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BCE. An ancient Chinese city was named Chu-Hsien, meaning "chrysantemum city". The flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century CE, and the Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. There is a "Festival of Happiness" in Japan that celebrates the flower.
The flower was brought to the Western World in the 17th century. It was named by Carolus Linnaeus from the Greek prefix chrys-, which means golden (the colour of the original flowers), and -anthemon, meaning flower.
Modern Chrysanthemums are much more showy than their ancient relatives. The flowers occur in various forms, and can be daisy-like, decorative, pompons or buttons. This genus contains many hybrids developed for horticultural purposes. In addition to the traditional yellow, other colours are available, such as white, purple, and red.
In some counties of Europe, chrysanthemums are symbolic of death and are only used for funerals or on graves. In the United States, the flower is usually seen as more positive and cheerful.
A second genus, Dendranthema, was defined for the plants popularly known as chrysanthemums, but this has now been merged back into the genus Chrysanthemum.
See also
External link
- The National Chrysanthemum Society (http://www.mums.org/journal/index.htm)
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