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Article: Chrysanthemum Flower
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Chrysanthemum flower
Description
The chrysanthemum, of which there are many varieties, has been known by a host of common names throughout history. Some of the chrysanthemum's common names include pellitory,
feverfew
, ox-eye daisy, and sunflower among others. It is a flower that has grown in gardens all around the world as far back as any records can tell, and seems to have been employed everywhere at some time or another as a cure for a host of complaints.
Chinese chrysanthemum flower
The Latin name for Chinese chrysanthemum flower is
Chrysanthemum indicum
, and it is known in China as Ju
Jua. The plant grows profusely throughout China and is both an emblem to the Chinese and ...