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Chrysanthemum carinatum

Tricolor Chrysanthemum

an annual member of the Chrysanthemum genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
annual
Height
0.6 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Bees, Flies, Beetles, Lepidoptera, Self
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Flies, Beetles, Lepidoptera, Self

Uses

Edible uses

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Young shoots - raw or cooked[6][7][3]. Use them before the plant flowers, they are at their best when 12cm or less tall[6]. The leaves quickly wilt once picked, so are best harvested as required[K].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
N. Africa - Possibly Morocco.
Habitat
The original habitat is obscure.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within 10 - 18 days at 15°c. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas[2].

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Succeeds in ordinary garden soil and in acid soils[1][7]. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun[4]. Prefers light shade in the summer[6][7]. Commonly grown in the flower garden[1], it is cultivated for its edible young shoots in China[5]. It makes a good edging plant[7].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00

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  3. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  4. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  5. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  6. Organ. J. Rare Vegetables for Garden and Table. Faber 1960-00-00

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  7. Larkcom. J. Salads all the Year Round. Hamlyn 1980-00-00

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