Tanacetum vulgare Tansy (Compositae)

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Tanacetum vulgare
Tansy
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The Tanacetum vulgare plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tansy. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. aubiderti. Chrysanthemum vulgare. C. tanacetum.

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Latin Name:  Tanacetum vulgare
Common Name:  Tansy
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The plant is poisonous if large quantities are ingested[20, 21, 76]. There have been cases of death in N. America from drinking strong brews of the tea, presumably as an abortifacient[207].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  A common plant of waste ground, hedgerows etc[17].

Edible Uses: Young leaflets - raw or cooked[5, 7, 13, 52, 53]. They can be added in small quantities to salads[183]. The plant is also used as a flavouring, it is a substitute for nutmeg and cinnamon[12, 27, 37, 55, 115]. This plant is not recommended for internal use[200]. The flowers have a unique flavour and are eaten or used as a garnish[183]. A bitter, somewhat lemon-flavoured tea is made from the leaves and flowering stems[183].

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