Tanacetum parthenium Feverfew (Compositae)

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Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew
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The Tanacetum parthenium plant species is found in S.E. Europe to Asia. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Feverfew. Some home gardeners know the variety as Chrysanthemum parthenium. Matricaria parthenium.

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Latin Name:  Tanacetum parthenium
Common Name:  Feverfew
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Schultz-Bip.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Mountain scrub, rocky slopes, walls, waste places and a weed of gardens, avoiding acid soils[9].

General Uses: The dried flower buds are a source of an insecticide. They are said to have the same properties as pyrethrum (obtained mainly from T. cinerariifolia)[61, 100, 201]. Steep 1 cupful of the dried flowers in one litre of hot soapy water for an hour. Strain, then allow to cool slightly before use[201]. An essential oil from the plant is used in perfumery[7].

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