Chrysanthemum Flowers

Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to East Asia and north-eastern Europe.

Chrysanthemums are perennial herbaceous flowering plants. Many horticultural varieties and cultivars exist, created through selective breeding. They can be divided into categories based on the type of flower, defined by the arrangement of its individual flowers, called florets.

Chrysanthemums are available in a wide variety of shades. Their colours range from the traditional yellow, red, white and purple, to other less common hues like pink, lavender, and even multi-colours. They also come in many different flower forms.

Besides being pretty to look at, chrysanthemums have other useful purposes. The petals can be used to brew tea to relieve a variety of physical symptoms, like sore throat, headaches, and to aid digestion. Additionally, their leaves and stems are used as ingredients in Chinese cuisine. The oil extracted from the flower is also used in aromatherapy and as a natural insecticide. - Source

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