Dendranthema indicum Chrysanthemum (Compositae)

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Dendranthema indicum
Chrysanthemum
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The Dendranthema indicum plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chrysanthemum. Some home gardeners know the variety as Chrysanthemum indicum. L.

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Latin Name:  Dendranthema indicum
Common Name:  Chrysanthemum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Desmoul.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found wild in most habitats[147].

Edible Uses: The flower heads are pickled in vinegar[46, 61, 177, 183]. Young leaves - cooked[105, 177, 183]. An aromatic tea is made from the leaves[183]. Seed[183]. No more details are given but it is very small and would be rather fiddly to use.

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