Dendranthema x grandiflorum Chrysanthemum (Compositae)

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Dendranthema x grandiflorum
Chrysanthemum
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The Dendranthema x grandiflorum plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chrysanthemum. Some home gardeners know the variety as Chrysanthemum x morifolium. Ramat. C. sinense.

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Latin Name:  Dendranthema x grandiflorum
Common Name:  Chrysanthemum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Kitam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Edible Uses: The flower heads or petals[46, 116, 179] are parboiled and served as a salad with tofu and seasoned with vinegar or soya sauce[183]. They can also be prepared as tempura, pickled, dried or added to soups[183]. The petals contain about 1.9% protein, 0.9% fat, 5.3% carbohydrate, 0.7% ash[179]. Leaves - cooked[46, 105, 179]. Used as fritters, they are aromatic[183]. Some varieties have been selected for their low bitterness[116]. An aromatic tea is made from the leaves[183]. A tangy aromatic tea is made from the flowers or flower petals[179]. For a sweeter tea only the petals are used[183].

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