A chrysanthemum, likewise referred to as a mum, occurs as flowering perennial plant of the genus Chrysanthemum in the daisy family (Asteraceae).

A genus has been split into many genera, like Dendranthema, Leucanthemum and Tanacetum. However there is a growing consensus to merge back Dendranthema into Chrysanthemum.

History
Chrysanthemums were cultivated inside China as a flowering herb as far back as a 15th century BCE. An ancient Chinese city was known as Chu-Hsien, meaning "chrysanthemum city". A flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century CE, and a Emperor adopted the flower when his official seal. There is a "Festival of Happiness" in Japan that celebrates a flower.

A flower was bring around the Western World in the 17th century. It was known as by Carolus Linnaeus from the Greek prefix chrys-, which means golden (the colour of the original flowers), & -anthemon, meaning flower.

Ornamental uses

Modern chrysanthemums come tremendously extra showy than their ancient relatives. A flowers occur in various forms, & may be daisy-such as, cosmetic, pompons or even buttons. This genus contains several hybrids developed for horticultural purposes. Additionally to the traditional yellowness, more colours come available, like white, purple, & red.

Inside occasionally counties of Europe and in Japan, chrysanthemums are emblematical of death and are exclusively utilized for even funerals or in graves. In the United States, the flower is commonly seen when extra caring & pollyannaish.

Food uses

Chrysanthemum flowers come boiled to produce the sweetly drink a bit of area of Asia. A resultant drinkable is known only when "chrysanthemum tea". Chrysanthemum tea has several medicative utilizes, including an help around recovery from either influenza.

A leaves of several metal money come eatable, & inside particular C. coronarium (the crown daisy or garland chrysanthemum) is grown commercially in East Asia as a leaf vegetable, known as tung ho () or shungiku (Japanese: 春�[シュンギク]). Around China, the greens come typically stir-fried simply with garlic and dried chile peppers. A color of the cooked greens is dark, their texture heavy & mucilaginous, & their flavour fragrant and complex.